Residential Helper-Waste Pro - Garbage Truck Helper - Fort Pierce, FL

Waste Pro USA•Fort Pierce, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro is looking for hardworking, dependable individuals to join our team as Residential Helpers in Fort Pierce, Florida. This is a physically active, outdoor position that offers stable, full-time employment and the opportunity to be part of an essential service that keeps our communities clean and safe. As a Residential Helper, you will work alongside a Garbage Truck Driver to collect residential trash, recycling, and yard waste along assigned routes.

Requirements

Reliable attendance and punctuality
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset
Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures
Be able to follow safe operating practices.
Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
Be able and willing to work in a team environment
Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.
Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day
Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow)
Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicing residential customers in low MPH areas.

Nice To Haves

Previous labor, landscaping, construction, warehouse, sanitation, moving, or waste industry experience is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Collecting household garbage, recycling, and yard waste from residential customers
Lifting and loading trash bags, containers, carts, and bulk items into collection vehicles
Pushing residential carts to truck tippers for disposal
Riding on and safely mounting/dismounting the rear step of the collection truck throughout the day
Operating the truck's packing mechanism when directed
Assisting the driver with backing maneuvers by providing ground guidance
Cleaning around waste spills and ensuring containers are returned to their proper location
Providing courteous and professional customer service to residents
Reporting safety concerns, vehicle issues, or customer service concerns to supervisors
Cleaning and washing the truck hopper and work area at the end of the shift
Assisting other routes and crews as needed
Working during emergency response situations when required
Performing other duties as assigned
Attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
Keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.