Helper

GFL Environmental•Fort Wayne, IN

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 role involves loading waste into collection vehicles, sorting recyclables when applicable, assisting the driver with vehicle maneuvering, operating truck equipment to compact materials, and helping maintain vehicle cleanliness and route quality. The Helper also performs safety checks, wears required personal protective equipment, reports customer issues and prohibited waste, and supports other branch duties as needed. The work takes place primarily outdoors and along assigned routes away from the branch. It involves frequent exposure to traffic, loud noise, weather extremes, moving mechanical parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles. The position requires substantial standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and other physical activity.

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 criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor environment for 90% of the time.
Able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
Able to manually lift or move up to 65 pounds regularly.
Able to manually push or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.
Able to meet the stated visual requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
One to three months of related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Collect solid waste and recyclable materials from customer premises or curbside locations.
Load solid waste into the rear or side of the collection vehicle.
Sort recyclables and place them in the appropriate truck compartments when applicable.
Guide the driver while backing up and maneuvering in close spaces.
Operate truck equipment to compact trash and other materials.
Check that required equipment, such as a broom and shovel, is on the vehicle 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 comply with applicable safety and vehicle-operation rules.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies and maintain predetermined 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 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 a cardboard compactor.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.