Driver Helper

• Assist in picking up and transporting waste safely, according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.   

• Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day.   

• Ensure that customers have packaged and prepared the waste according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations before transporting.   

• Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily.   

• Communicating any issues to Operations Manager, Route Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution. This includes re-routes, adjustments in container sizes, training, etc.   

• Ensure waste, supplies, and material handling equipment is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway.   

• Respects the property of all residential and commercial customers.   

• Responsible for cleaning the inside and exterior of the trucks on a regular basis and reports any observed maintenance problems.   

• Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while loading and unloading vehicle.   

Required Qualifications     

• High School Diploma / G.E.D.   

• Valid Class C Driver's License.   

• Acceptable Driver Record.   

• Exceptional Communication Skills.   

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.   

Preferred Qualifications   

• Bilingual English / Spanish   

• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.   

Physical/Environmental Demands:   ​  

Below are the key points concerning the physical requirements and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical:   

• Bins may exceed 1000 pounds in weight. Please note that while bins have wheels for assisted movement, employees will be required to physically push, pull, and lift bins up hills and uneven terrain. 

• Continuously grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, twisting, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces and lifting up to 75 lb. frequently.    

• Frequent entry and exit from a truck, up to 150 times daily, involving using steps to access an elevated seat 

• Able to work standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.    

• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.   

• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, &        interpersonal abilities continuously.   

• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.   

Environmental:   

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.   

• Works outside only.   

• Working in Windy/Hot/Cold/Wet environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.   

• Frequent exposure to traffic, being aware of all your surroundings, maintain a high level of communication with others.  

Salary: $20.62 - $21.37 per hour