Residential Helper at Republic Services

Peosta, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Ability to ride on the vehicle and assist the Driver on a designated residential route
Capability to safely load waste, carry bags and containers to the vehicle, and operate packing mechanisms, levers, and handles
Skills to direct the Driver from the ground for maneuvering the vehicle
Ability to perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues
Capacity to clean waste from packer blade, truck body, hopper, and maintain vehicle cleanliness
Ability to monitor waste for unacceptable materials and clean up spills adhering to safety standards
Adherence to productivity standards, safety policies, and professional customer interactions

Responsibilities

Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated 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 operationsafety inspectionscustomer serviceproductivity standardscleaning procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Residential Helper 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 the Residential Helper position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Residential Helper job?

Key responsibilities include assisting the driver on residential routes, safely loading waste, operating packing mechanisms and levers, performing vehicle inspections, cleaning the truck and work areas, interacting courteously with customers, and following safety policies.

What should I highlight in my application for Residential Helper?

Emphasize experience in waste removal or similar physical labor, ability to follow safety procedures, customer service skills, and reliability in performing inspections and cleaning tasks.