Waste Services Garbage Truck Helper
Company: Interstate Waste Services
Location: Paterson
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
Overview:Interstate Waste Services is hiring Garbage
Truck-Collection Helpers Interstate Waste Services is the most
progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling
services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey,
Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded our
operations of transfer stations into Pennsylvania and Ohio, where
we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We
cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial
customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers
with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental
services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and
environmental safety.Responsibilities:The Collection Helpers main
responsibility is to collect (primarily by hand) and load refuse
from customer locations into a heavy-duty sanitation vehicle.
Unless designated by the company as a CDL Helper, Helpers are not
permitted to operate a company vehicle at any time. The position
reports to the Operations Manager onsite but is also subject to
supervision by Route Supervisors and Dispatchers. Other
responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Transfer refuse in a timely and safe
manner from customer stops to vehicle.Assist the driver while
maneuvering into positions for collection and disposalMaintain and
partake in daily clean-up of vehicleLearn garbage routes to better
assist driverAttend all required training, operational meetings,
and mandatory monthly Safety MeetingsWork Environment
Helpers spend majority of daily
routine both in the cab of the truck, on the back of the truck, or
moving around the truck for trash collectionHelpers must be able to
physically mount and dismount the truck throughout the duration of
the work dayHelpers must be able to constantly lift, push, and pull
waste bags and receptacles that weigh approximately 50-75+ lbs. as
part of their daily routine. The bags usually have no wheels or
handles for easier maneuverability, so the employee must have the
physical strength to carry out the job
duties.Qualifications:Requirements
Applicants must meet physical
standards as specified aboveApplicants must be at least 18 years of
age and legally eligible to work in the United StatesExperience
from the sanitation industry is strongly preferredPosition requires
a team-player attitude as job is spent in close quarters with other
staff members that all rely on one anotherAdditional Job
Requirements:
Routes may require Drivers to
navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas
in city locations.Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to
successfully perform this job.Our drivers routinely climb in and
out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.Driver pre and
post inspections required. Drivers are responsible for ensuring
their truck is in compliance with IWSs safety standards as well as
OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and
while operating the vehicle. Additional Information:IWS is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not
discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any
other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Keywords: Interstate Waste Services, Paterson , Waste Services Garbage Truck Helper, Other , Paterson, New Jersey
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