Residential Helper

Rumpke Careers•Columbus, OH

10d

About The Position

Residential Helpers assist drivers with servicing customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. The work includes emptying containers into the truck, returning receptacles to their designated areas, and providing safe, compliant, and professional service to customers. Helpers also support drivers with truck operations, cleanup, and other assigned duties. The listed shift is 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position involves frequent outdoor work in changing weather and physical activity throughout the workday, including repeatedly entering and exiting the truck. Additional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

Ability to learn and understand truck mechanics.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, and safety training.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and compliant trash or recycling removal by emptying containers into the truck and hauling materials to a disposal site.
Enter and exit the truck approximately 300–600 times per day, depending on the route.
Return trash and recycling receptacles neatly to the curb or designated area.
Clean up waste spills and overflows.
Work with multiple drivers depending on workload.
Operate the truck’s packing mechanism and levers or handles that activate its lifting and loading mechanism.
Assist the Driver with backing up safely by directing the Driver from outside the truck.
Help maintain the cleanliness of the truck as needed.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers and provide excellent customer service.
Manually load bulk items as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.