Helper

GFL Environmental Inc.•Elmira, MI

About The Position

The Helper safely assists drivers and other employees in collecting solid waste materials from a residential truck. The role includes collecting and loading waste and recyclables, supporting safe vehicle operation, operating truck equipment, and carrying out equipment and safety checks. Helpers also report customer issues and prohibited waste, support route quality and efficiency, help maintain vehicles and branch facilities, and attend safety and branch meetings. Other duties may be assigned or requested by management.

Requirements

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.
Must meet relevant company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor environment for 90% of the time.
Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
Must meet the stated visual requirements, 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, as applicable.
Load solid waste into the rear or side of the waste collection vehicle.
Sort recyclables and place them in the appropriate truck compartments, if applicable.
Assist the driver with safe vehicle operation by directing backing and close-space maneuvering.
Operate truck equipment to compact trash and materials.
Check the waste collection vehicle for required equipment, such as a broom and shovel, before leaving the branch.
Immediately report customer-related problems to the driver.
Identify, tag, and notify the driver about prohibited waste items, and remove those items from waste carts or cans.
Follow safety and equipment checks and precautions, and comply with applicable safety and vehicle-operation rules.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiency and maintain route quality standards.
Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with customers or the public.
Help keep the vehicle's interior cab and exterior clean.
Assist as needed with sorting, cleaning carts and the warehouse, stacking pallets or gaylords, placing cans in roll-off containers, and operating a cardboard compactor.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.