Residential Helper

Republic Services•Elyria, OH

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 safely loads waste, carries bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal, and guides the Driver from the ground when maneuvering the vehicle. The Helper also helps maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, route, and work area.

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 that 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.
  • 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 promptly and professionally.
  • Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
  • Clean the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
  • Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Follow required safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discount programs.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
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