Residential Helper at Republic Services

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Ability to safely load waste, carry bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal
Capability to direct the Driver from the ground to assist in maneuvering the vehicle
Knowledge of operating packing mechanism, levers, and handles to activate lifting and loading
Ability to perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues
Adherence to safety policies, procedures, and standards
Capacity to maintain productivity standards and clean vehicles, routes, and work areas
Continuous monitoring skills for unacceptable waste
Customer service skills for courteous interactions with customers, dispatchers, and others

Responsibilities

Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated residential route
Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck, if applicable
Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; report any safety issues on standard reports
Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers, and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste
Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies
Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner
Follow all required safety policies and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

waste removalvehicle operation assistancepacking mechanism operationvehicle inspectioncustomer servicesafety complianceproductivity standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, a retirement plan with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What is the salary for the Residential Helper role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or does it require on-site work?

This is not a remote position; it requires riding on a vehicle to service customers on a designated residential route and performing on-site tasks like loading waste and cleaning.

What skills or responsibilities are key for the Driver Helper role?

Key responsibilities include riding on the vehicle to assist the driver, operating packing mechanisms and levers, performing vehicle inspections, courteously interacting with customers, monitoring waste, cleaning spills, and following safety policies.

What makes a strong candidate for this Residential Helper position?

A strong candidate should be safety-focused, able to perform physical tasks like loading waste and cleaning, skilled in customer interaction, reliable in meeting productivity standards, and willing to adhere to company safety policies and procedures.