AR- Labor- North Little Rock

A & Associates•North Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A & Associates is seeking eager and professional candidates to work as full-time and part-time Waste Collector Helpers. Under direct supervision, this role involves collecting residential and commercial refuse on designated routes, assisting in the completion of all routes, and performing related duties as assigned. This is a heavy manual labor position involving the collection and disposal of refuse and recyclable material, including yard trash. Employees perform routine work as part of a crew in collecting garbage, refuse, recyclables, yard trash, and other waste materials, transporting them to designated disposal and recycling locations. The work requires considerable physical exertion and involves close daily contact with unpleasant materials. Employees are expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions. All work is closely supervised by the truck driver in charge of the crew.

Requirements

Eighth grade education.
Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work with unpleasant waste materials.
Ability to use simple hand tools.
Sufficient physical strength and ability to lift, move, and carry very heavy objects.
Willingness to work under all conditions of weather.
High school or equivalent (Required)

Responsibilities

Performs waste, recyclable, and yard trash pickup at garbage disposal areas of commercial, residential, and other designated locations.
Performs curbside pickup in residential areas.
Uses pitchforks, shovels, and similar hand tools to pick up general refuse, garbage, recyclables, trash, and yard trash from curbside and other areas as instructed.
Rides with truck to disposal locations and/or recycling centers; assists truck operator and disposal personnel in off-loading.
Assists truck driver in fueling and checking all fluid levels of assigned truck, including spares.
Cleans out trucks, including cab interior, daily, upon route completion.
Performs related work as required.