Residential Helper for South Carolina

About the Role

The Helper assists the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling, ensuring a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service.

Responsibilities

• Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear-load garbage truck, often 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 the rear truck step to load refuse, waste, and carts.
• Operates the packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly, including using the back door when necessary.
• Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government offices for additional information.
• Assists the Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing from the ground.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade with a 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 the driver and supervisor immediately.
• Performs manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse and ensures customers' containers are replaced properly.
• Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

Requirements

• Must comply with all ANSI, OSHA, and company safety policies, including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Keep up to date on current technology used by Waste Pro.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Work Environment

Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations (heat, cold, snow, rain, wind), noise and vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust.