Driver's Helper

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. We started with a business plan in 1964 that remains unchanged today: serve your customers well, treat your employees as family, and work hard. 

Come Join Our Family!

Our Berks Division, located in Reading, PA is currently searching for a Driver's Helper due to growth! 

What You Will Do:

• To be reliable and dependable. Show up for work on time with all proper personal protective equipment and ready to go.
• Help the driver safely navigate the truck, especially in backing. Utilizes proper hand signals to clearly communicate to the driver when backing and stays in the driver’s vision at all times. Helper will not ride on the truck step while backing.
• Collects curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, placing containers back in their original location. Ensures any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.
• Ensures 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, the Helper rides on the rear corner step only, utilizing the grab handle and keeping feet and body close to the truck body.  
• Rides only short distances on the step. Any distance over 2/10th of a mile, the helper will ride in the cab.
• Assist driver with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Notifies driver of any equipment problems.
• Assist driver with ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and in a presentable condition at all times, in accordance with company standards.

You Have:

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift and carry for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• Ability to constantly walk and climbing onto and off of truck.
• Must be able to ride on the rear step of the truck while in motion.
• Work flexible hours including overtime and weekends when necessary.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary 
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company match
• Eligible for Annual Bonus
• 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 company if we do not satisfy our customer's needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees 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, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws. 

We make reasonable accommodation(s) for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. 

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 Human Resources Department to determine if this role is a fit for you . 

• Seizure disorder(s)
• Certain Sleep Disorders, such as Narcolepsy

Contact the Human Resources Department if you wish to request an accommodation or further discuss the above restrictions.