Driver's Helper

SOLID WASTE SERVICES INC•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

J.P. Mascaro & Sons is a growing, family-owned solid waste company seeking reliable and dependable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers for their Lehigh Valley Division in Allentown, PA. This role is critical 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Valid, active Driver's License required.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
Requires constant lifting, walking, and climbing onto and off of the truck.
Must be able to ride on the rear step of the truck while in motion.
Seizure disorder(s) may preclude safe performance.
Certain Sleep Disorders, such as Narcolepsy, may preclude safe performance.

Responsibilities

Partner with the driver to safely navigate the truck, especially when backing, using proper hand signals and staying in the driver's vision.
Collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, returning containers to their original location.
Ensure any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.
Maintain polite and professional interactions with customers, referring questions/concerns to the route supervisor.
Operate packer controls to compact debris in the truck after training.
Ride on the rear corner step of the truck between pick-up points, utilizing the grab handle and keeping body close to the truck. Ride only short distances on the step; longer distances require riding in the cab.
Assist the driver with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any equipment problems.
Assist the driver in keeping the vehicle clean and presentable.