Commercial Helper I

Republic Services • Allentown, PA

5d

About The Position

The Commercial Helper I rides on a vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers on a designated route. The role safely loads waste, carries bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal, and guides the Driver from the ground when maneuvering the vehicle. The Helper also maintains the cleanliness of the vehicle, route, and work area.

The position requires following company safety and productivity standards, inspecting the vehicle before and after operation, monitoring waste for unacceptable materials, and responding to accidental spills in accordance with applicable safety requirements. The Helper interacts professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers to help ensure routes are serviced on time. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and coworkers.
• Honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good follow-through and the ability to adhere to a work schedule and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle and assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate the packing mechanism and levers and handles that activate the lifting and loading mechanism.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck when applicable.
• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to company policy and report safety issues on standard reports.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to help ensure routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Clean areas around accidental waste spills while adhering to applicable safety standards and policies.
• Meet required department productivity standards so customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed