Residential Helper

Republic Services•Delmar, MD

About The Position

The Residential Helper rides on a vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services to customers on a designated residential route. The role is responsible for safely loading waste and carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal. The Helper also assists the Driver with vehicle maneuvering by directing the Driver from the ground and helps keep the vehicle, route, and work area clean.

Responsibilities

Ride on the vehicle and assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
Operate the 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 vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy and report safety issues on standard reports.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
Clean the area around accidental waste spills while adhering to applicable safety standards and policies.
Meet required department productivity standards to ensure customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.