Truck Driver Helper

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Driver Helper teams with Route Driver and assists in the collection of Waste and /or Recyclable material.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Works in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.

• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.

• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Waste Management or directed by the Route Manager.

• Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck.

• Containers maybe staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service.

• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.

• Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.

• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.

• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.

• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager

• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: None required.

• Experience: Six (6) months of prior work experience required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• None required.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.

• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than _ pounds frequently.

• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to _ lbs.

• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

The salary range for this position is $17.48 - 19. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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