What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loader/Helper position at SOCO Waste?
Loader/Helper
Description
The Residential Helper position is one of our most physically demanding jobs. Helpers assist drivers with providing safe, courteous, and complete waste removal for customers. This position routinely requires extensive physical exertion (lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling trash receptacles weighing up to 75 pounds each from the ground approximately 300-500 times per day) and entering/exiting the truck approximately 600-1000 times per day.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs job duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
- Provides waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck.
- Replaces trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
- Clean sup waste spills and overflows.
- Operates packing mechanism and various lever/handles on truck to activate lifting/loading mechanism.
- Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from outside the truck.
- May assist in unloading or cleaning truck.
- Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing).
- General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
- Waste industry experience, a plus.
- Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Monday- Friday and some Saturdays following Holidays or extreme weather
$18.00-20.00 per hour 40-55 hours per week
401k,Medical, Dental, life and Vision Insurance after 90 days
ROOM TO GROW! We are a rapidly growing company if you have a clean driving record and the mindset for growth this is the place for you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
