Driver Helper

Athens Services•Vincent, AL

8d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Driver Helpers (also referred to as Trainees) support the driver in assigned waste collection and help prevent accidents and injuries by serving as a second set of eyes on the road. Commercial helpers collect and hand-load commercial and residential waste and communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and supervisors. The role is the first step toward a commercial driving career and is intended to last 12 to 48 months. Employees must serve at least 12 months and no more than 48 months before graduating with a Trainee Graduation Certificate and potentially promoting to a Scout role. Employees who do not pursue the Scout path conclude the Trainee role after 48 months, though they are encouraged to explore other qualifying roles within the company. The position involves safely picking up and transporting waste in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, providing customer service, securing loads and equipment, respecting customer property, and maintaining truck cleanliness. Work takes place outdoors and involves significant physical activity and exposure to varying weather, traffic, refuse, and other environmental conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class C driver's license.
Acceptable driving record.
Exceptional communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to push, pull, and lift bins, including lifting up to 75 pounds frequently and moving bins up hills and over uneven terrain.
Ability to enter and exit a truck frequently, up to 150 times per day, using steps to access an elevated seat.
Ability to work standing and/or sitting for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.
Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.

Responsibilities

Assist in picking up and transporting waste safely in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Pick up the specified waste from each scheduled customer site.
Ensure customers have packaged and prepared waste according to applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations before transportation.
Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily.
Communicate issues to the Operations Manager, Route Supervisor, or Dispatcher for resolution, including reroutes, container-size adjustments, and training matters.
Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before operating a vehicle on public highways.
Respect the property of residential and commercial customers.
Regularly clean the inside and exterior of trucks and report observed maintenance problems.
Work safely and carefully while loading and unloading vehicles to prevent injury to oneself and others.
Aid the driver and serve as a second set of eyes on the road to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Collect and hand-load commercial and residential waste.