Residential Helper

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

Residential Helpers assist drivers in servicing customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. The role provides trash or recycling removal services safely and compliantly, with a focus on customer service and proper handling of materials. Helpers work with multiple drivers depending on workloads and may perform additional duties as assigned. The stated shift is 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; the position may also require flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

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.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds; rarely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work continuously outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb or balance; and sit, stand, or walk.
Ability to work in possible high-traffic conditions and tight driving areas and be exposed to residential and commercial waste.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Empty trash or recycling containers into the truck and haul materials to a disposal site or recycling plant.
Enter and exit the truck approximately 300–600 times per day, depending on the assigned route.
Return trash or recycling receptacles neatly to the curb or designated area.
Clean up waste spills and overflows.
Work with multiple drivers depending on workloads.
Operate the truck’s packing mechanism and levers or handles that activate the lifting and loading mechanism.
Assist the Driver in safely backing up the truck 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.