Driver's Helper

SOLID WASTE SERVICES INC•Bridgeport, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JP Mascaro & Sons, a growing private family-owned company, is seeking reliable and dependable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers for their Great Valley Division in Bridgeport, PA. This role is crucial to the solid waste collection team and involves riding on the back of a trash truck to assist the driver in safely collecting curbside waste and/or recycling. The company emphasizes a family-like environment and invests in employee growth. Certain medical conditions, such as seizure disorders and specific sleep disorders like Narcolepsy, may preclude individuals from safely performing this role. Accommodations can be discussed with the Human Resources Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Active, Valid Driver’s License required
Ability to stand, walk, lift and carry for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
Ability to consistently lift, walk and climb onto and off of truck.
Must be able to ride on the rear step of the truck while in motion.

Responsibilities

Show up for work on time with all proper personal protective equipment and ready to go.
Partner with the driver to safely navigate the truck, especially in backing.
Utilize proper hand signals to clearly communicate to the driver when backing and stay in the driver’s vision at all times.
Collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, placing containers back in their original location.
Ensure any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.
Ensure that any contact with customers is polite and professional.
Refer all customer questions/concerns to their route supervisor as soon as practical.
Operate packer controls to compact debris in the truck after receiving proper training.
Ride on the rear corner step only when riding between pick up points, utilizing the grab handle and keeping feet and body close to the truck body.
Ride only short distances on the step (any distance over 2/10th of a mile, the helper will ride in the cab).
Assist the driver with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and notify driver of any equipment problems.
Assist the driver with ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and in a presentable condition at all times, in accordance with company standards.