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Driver Helper

Waste Connections

Mount Arlington, NJJob$24.05/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$24.05/hr
Location
Mount Arlington, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a Driver Helper. The Driver Helper assists a garbage truck driver on specified routes, manually collecting solid waste and transporting it to disposal sites. This role involves loading refuse bags, bringing containers to the truck, and directing the driver when backing. It is a physically demanding job, requiring work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Key focus areas include Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers, Load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal, and Directing the truck driver when backing.

Successful candidates bring Ability To Lift 50lbs Repeatedly and Ability To Work Outside In All Weather Conditions. Preferred (not required): Safety Minded, Directing Truck Driver, Vehicle Maintenance, and Operate Packing Mechanisms.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety MindedDirecting Truck DriverVehicle MaintenanceOperate Packing MechanismsOperate LeversClean Packer BladeClean Truck BodyPositive Customer Service Interactions

Qualifications

Ability to Lift 50lbs RepeatedlyAbility to Work Outside in All Weather Conditions

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

We are looking for a safety minded Driver Helper to join the team at our Blue Diamond location in Mt. Arlington, NJ

The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites.

Typical job duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal.

  • Directing the truck driver when backing

  • Assisting withvehicle maintenance

  • Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm

  • Clean the packer blade and truck body

  • Deliver positivecustomer serviceinteractions

  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

This is a very physical job working outside in all weather conditions.

Pay for this role is $24.05/hr

Monday-Friday day shift with occasional Saturdays.

hat We Offer –

Good pay, family benefits, 401k, vacation and a great management team.

Garbage is very stable and we work year round.

Job Requirements –

  • Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

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

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