Residential Helper

Waste Pro USA • Hoxie, AR

75d

About The Position

The Helper is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushing toter to tipper.
• Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts.
• Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
• Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
• Must comply with all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and company safety policies including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed.
• Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
• Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse.
• Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers containers are replaced properly.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.
• Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees