Republic Services
Environmental Services
ResidentialHelper
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Residential Helper at Republic Services. Skills: Waste removal, Customer service, Safety procedures. Assist Driver in providing waste removal services. Safely load waste”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure all customer routes are serviced; Adhere to required productivity standards
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting safety issues
Rides on the vehicle
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle, Report safety issues on standard reports, Follow all required safety policies and procedures
What You'll Do.
Assist Driver in providing waste removal services
Carry bags and containers to the vehicle
Direct Driver in maneuvering vehicle
Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle
Maintain cleanliness of the work area
Operate packing mechanism
Activate lifting and loading mechanism
Clean waste from packer blade
Clean hopper and truck
Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle
Interact with customers
dispatchers and others
Service all customer routes in a timely and
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste
Clean area around accidental waste spill
Adhere to all applicable safety standards and policies
Adhere to required productivity standards
Service all customers in a timely and efficient
Follow all required safety policies and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact with customers; Interact with dispatchers
Communication Scope
Courteous interaction
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
Applying for this Residential Helper role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Republic Services?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.