Republic Services
Environmental Services
ResidentialHelper
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“Residential Helper at Republic Services. Skills: Waste removal, Customer service. Assist Driver in providing waste removal services. Safely load waste”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure all customers are serviced timely; Ensure all customers are serviced efficiently
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Pre- and post-operation inspection of vehicle
What You'll Do.
Assist Driver in providing waste removal services
Carry bags and containers to vehicle
Assist Driver in maneuvering vehicle by directing
Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle
Maintain cleanliness on the route
Maintain cleanliness in the work area
Operate packing mechanism
Activate lifting and loading mechanism
Clean waste from packer blade
Clean hopper and truck
Perform pre-operation inspection of vehicle
Perform post-operation inspection of vehicle
Courteously interact with customers
Courteously interact with dispatchers
Ensure all customer routes are serviced
Monitor waste for unacceptable waste
Clean area around accidental waste spill
Adhere to all applicable safety standards
Adhere to all applicable safety policies
Maintain adherence to productivity standards
Ensure all customers are serviced timely
Ensure all customers are serviced efficiently
Follow all required safety policies
Follow all required safety procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact with dispatchers
Communication Scope
Interact with customers
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated residential route. The Driver Helper is responsible for safely loading waste, as well as carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal. The position assists the Driver in maneuvering his or her vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground. In addition, the Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the on the route and in the work area. PRINCIPAL 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. **Rewarding Compensation and Benefits** Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assi
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