Waste Connections logo

Driver Helper

Waste Connections

Pontotoc, MSFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Pontotoc, MS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a Driver Helper. Waste Connections seeks a safety‑conscious Driver Helper to join its team in Pontotoc, Mississippi, performing solid‑waste collection, operating hydraulic controls, loading and unloading refuse, and providing courteous customer service on a typical Monday‑Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays.

Key focus areas include Operate on and around a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste, Read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher, and Perform a physically demanding job loading and unloading.

Important skills include Safely Operate On And Around A Garbage Truck, Read Route Sheets, Operate Hydraulic Hand Controls, Courteous Interaction With Customers, Write, and Comprehend.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safely Operate on and Around a Garbage TruckRead Route SheetsOperate Hydraulic Hand ControlsCourteous Interaction With CustomersWriteComprehendCommunicate in English

Qualifications

Perform Physically Demanding JobLift, Push, or Pull Objects Over 50 PoundsPerform Physical Duties of the Position

Full job description

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Driver Helper to join our growing team in Pontotoc, MS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Ability to safely operate on and around a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.

  • Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.

  • Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading.

  • Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.

  • Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

  • A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 50 hour + work week.

  • Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

  • Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.

  • The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.

  • Ability to perform physical duties of the position.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.