What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver's Helper- Overnight Shift- Midnight Start- up to $61K! position at JP Mascaro?
*** This contract being June 1, 2025! Start date for this position is May 12, 2025! *** Long term contract!!!!
Who We Are:
JP Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area.
Are You Up for the Challenge?
Our Lehigh Valley Division, located in Allentown, PA. is looking for reliable and dependable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers who play a critical role on the solid waste collection team to support our ongoing success in a family-like environment. The position requires you to ride on the back of a trash truck and perform several essential roles, such as assisting the driver to safely navigate the truck and collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner.
****This role is specifically for our City of Allentown contract. Various schedules available- all shifts starting at midnight!****
Please note the following disabilities or medical conditions preclude you from being able to perform safely in this role. If you have any of the following conditions or disabilities, we encourage you to reach out to the Hu-man Resources Department to determine if this role is a fit for you .
- Seizure disorder(s)
- Certain Sleep Disorders, such as Narcolepsy
What You Will Do:
- Show up for work on time with all proper personal protective equipment and ready to go.
- Partner with the driver to safely navigate the truck, especially in backing.
- Utilizes proper hand signals to clearly communicate to the driver when backing while always staying in the driver’s line of vision.
- Helper will not ride on the truck step while backing.
- Collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, placing containers back in their original location.
- Ensure any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.
- Ensure that any contact with customers is polite and professional.
- Refer all customer questions/concerns to their route supervisor as soon as practical.
- After receiving proper training, operates the packer controls to compact debris in the truck.
- When riding between pick up points, ride on the rear corner step only, utilizing the grab handle and keeping feet and body close to the truck body.
- Ride only short distances on the step (any distance over 2/10th of a mile, the helper will ride in the cab).
- Assist the driver with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and notify driver of any equipment problems.
- Assist the driver with ensuring the vehicle is always kept clean and in a presentable condition, in accordance with company standards.
What You Are/Have:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be willing to undergo a background check
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others
- Must be able to work in a dusty, greasy environment, with moderate noise and cold and hot temperature ranges
- Must be able to follow all required work safe practices
- Have the ability to lift 75lbs
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company match
- A fun, family environment
- and much more!!
For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our compa-ny if we do not satisfy our customer's needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employ-ees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.
For more information about J.P. Mascaro & Sons, please visit our website at www.jpmascaro.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer! We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, gender, gender preference, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disabil-ity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws. Come as you are!
We make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact the Human Resources Department ONLY if you wish to request an accommodation or further discuss the above restrictions. Resumes sent to this address will not be accepted.
Salary : $61,000
