Waste Services Garbage Truck Helper

Interstate Waste Services•Trenton, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring a Garbage Truck-Collection Helper in Trenton, New Jersey. The role is year-round, steady work with a Monday–Friday schedule and an early 6:00 a.m. start. Pay is $21.60 per hour. Applicants must include a resume or work history with employment dates to be considered. The Collection Helper collects refuse, primarily by hand, and loads it into a heavy-duty sanitation vehicle. Helpers support the driver during collection and disposal, keep the vehicle clean, and learn garbage routes. Unless designated as a CDL Helper, employees may not operate a company vehicle. The position reports onsite to the Operations Manager and may also be supervised by Route Supervisors and Dispatchers. The work is physically demanding and takes place mainly in or around the truck. Helpers must repeatedly mount and dismount the vehicle and lift, push, and pull bags and receptacles weighing approximately 50–75 pounds or more. The company describes itself as a provider of solid waste, recycling, and environmental services, with a focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Meet the physical standards required for the job, including repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck and lifting, pushing, and pulling waste bags and receptacles weighing approximately 50–75 pounds or more.
Work cooperatively as part of a team in close quarters with other staff.
Include a resume or list of work history with employment dates in the application.
Unless designated as a CDL Helper, do not operate a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the sanitation industry is strongly preferred.
A history of steady employment is preferred.
A record of reliable, punctual attendance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect refuse, primarily by hand, and load it into a heavy-duty sanitation vehicle.
Transfer refuse safely and promptly from customer stops to the vehicle.
Assist the driver while the vehicle is maneuvered into position for collection and disposal.
Participate in daily vehicle cleanup and maintain cleanliness.
Learn garbage routes to better assist the driver.
Attend required training, operational meetings, and mandatory monthly safety meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.