Garbage Truck Helper

Interstate Waste Services•Stamford, CT

9d•$18

About The Position

Overview Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio ! IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushing totter to tipper. Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal. Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts. Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck. Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door. Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information. Must comply with all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and company safety polices including Oak Ridge Waste Absolute Guidelines. Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground. Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers containers are replaced properly. May be required to work during emergency situations. Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned. Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Oak Ridge Waste. Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor..

Requirements

Be able to follow safe operating practices.
Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
Be able and willing to work in a team environment
Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions(heat, cold, rain and snow)
Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicing residential customers in low MPH areas

Responsibilities

Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushing totter to tipper.
Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal.
Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts.
Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
Must comply with all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and company safety polices including Oak Ridge Waste Absolute Guidelines.
Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground.
Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed.
Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately.
Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse
Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers containers are replaced properly.
May be required to work during emergency situations.
Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Oak Ridge Waste.
Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.