Groundskeeper & Vehicle Detailer

Meridian Waste•Columbia, SC

11d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Meridian Waste Columbia Hauling team as a Groundskeeper & Truck Detailer. This position helps keep our property clean, organized, and well maintained while washing and detailing our newer fleet of trucks and company vehicles. We are looking for a dependable team member who takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing the results of a job well done. Experience is preferred but not required. This position is a PM shift that will be afternoon and night Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
On-the-job training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Previous landscaping, groundskeeping, vehicle-detailing, pressure-washing, custodial, or property-maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
Commercial truck-washing or fleet-detailing experience is a plus.
Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Wash and detail commercial trucks, company vehicles, and equipment.
Pressure wash truck bodies, wheels, tires, steps, frames, and other exterior surfaces.
Clean vehicle interiors, including floors, windows, dashboards, seats, and storage areas.
Maintain landscaping, including mowing, trimming, weed control, and debris removal.
Keep the property, parking areas, wash bay, and outdoor work areas clean and organized.
Complete facility cleanup, organization, and improvement projects as assigned.
Organize tools, equipment, cleaning supplies, and storage areas.
Inspect vehicles while cleaning and report visible damage, leaks, or maintenance concerns.
Safely operate pressure washers, vacuums, landscaping tools, and other assigned equipment.
Maintain cleaning and landscaping supplies and report when additional materials are needed.
Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Work safely around commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck, if applicable.
Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; report any safety issues on standard reports.
Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow all required safety policies and procedure.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow and comply with all safety policies.
Additional duties as assigned.