Helper

GFL Environmental•Elmira, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Helper safely assists drivers and other employees in collecting solid waste and recyclable materials from residential premises and curbside locations. The position involves loading and sorting materials, assisting the driver with vehicle maneuvering, operating truck equipment to compact materials, and helping maintain vehicle cleanliness and route quality. The Helper also supports other branch activities as needed and must follow applicable safety procedures, equipment checks, and rules for vehicle operation. Work is predominantly outdoors, on routes away from the branch, and in traffic and varying weather conditions.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is desired but not required.
One to three months of related experience and/or training is desired but not required.
A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.
Must meet the company’s relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor environment for 90% of the time.
Ability to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
Visual ability including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to manually lift or move up to 65 pounds regularly.
Ability to manually push or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Collect solid waste and recyclable materials from customer premises or curbside locations, as applicable.
Load solid waste into the rear or side of the collection vehicle.
Sort recyclables and place them in the appropriate truck compartments, as applicable.
Assist the driver in safely backing up and maneuvering the vehicle in tight spaces.
Operate truck equipment to compact waste and other materials.
Check the collection vehicle for required equipment before leaving the branch, such as a broom and shovel.
Report customer-related problems to the driver promptly.
Identify, tag, and notify the driver about prohibited waste items, and remove those items from waste carts or cans.
Follow safety procedures and equipment checks, and comply with applicable safety and vehicle-operation rules.
Work with the supervisor to improve route efficiency and maintain established route quality standards.
Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers or the public.
Help keep the interior cab and exterior of the vehicle clean.
Assist as needed with sorting, cleaning carts and the warehouse, stacking pallets or gaylords, placing cans in roll-off containers, and operating the cardboard compactor.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.