Helper

Rumpke•Delaware, OH

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team! The Residential Helper position is a very physically demanding job. Helpers assist drivers with providing safe, courteous, and complete waste removal for customers.

Requirements

Ability to learn and understand truck mechanics
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.
Must be able to communicate in the English language well enough to understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver's license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles (weighing up to 75 pounds each from the ground approximately 300-500 times per day) into truck in a safe and compliant manner
Enter and exit the truck multiple times per day and/or ride on the back step of a truck to service 600-1000 stops per day
Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area
Clean up waste spills and overflows
Work with multiple drivers depending on workloads
Operate packing mechanism and various lever/handles on truck to activate lifting/loading mechanism
Assist Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from outside the truck
Assist in unloading or cleaning truck as needed
Professionally interact with internal and external customers
Perform other duties as assigned