Rear Load Residential Helper

About the role

The Rear Load Residential Helper assists the refuse truck on pre‑assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. When not assigned to a refuse truck, the Helper performs manual labor tasks at the facility.

About the company

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. The team is dedicated to clients, the environment, safety, families, and co‑workers, striving for perfection in everything they do.

Minimum qualifications

• Regularly stand for long periods of time
• Able to bend, stoop, climb, and reach
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Work in an outdoor or shop environment
• General knowledge of cleaning standards utilizing tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, etc.

Responsibilities and duties

• Pick up and place waste into the refuse truck.
• Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly.
• Assist drivers in safely backing up the truck by directing the driver from the ground.
• Clean behind the compactor blade with a shovel and hoe when directed.
• Spray and clean the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed, utilizing proper lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.
• Enter and exit the truck up to 700 times daily as required.
• Assist other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• Maintain physical strength and flexibility to complete assigned job tasks.
• General cleaning and maintaining the work environment in the shop or other assigned areas.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee discount program