General Helper

Job Summary
The General Helper is responsible for assisting with garbage collection services in order to ensure that garbage is picked up, collected, transported and disposed and deposits it in a truck. They are responsible for assisting with the operations of the garbage truck in a safe and appropriate manner. Refuse collector must conduct all activities according to the delivery and collection schedule and all relevant policies and procedures. Loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances; moves supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows, hand truck, or forklift; stocks materials for storage or binning; collects refuse and salvageable materials. Digs, fills and tamps earth excavations; levels ground using pick, shovel tamper and rake; cleans culverts and ditches; cuts tree and brush; operates power lawnmowers. Moves and arranges heave pieces of automotive, medical, engineering and other types of machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the operation of the garbage truck in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform daily safety, maintenance checks & ensure trucks & equipment are safely and securely stored.
• Cleans & maintains trucks and packer blade as directed.
• Participates in routine maintenance.
• Practice workplace safety.
• Collect garbage from residential buildings, businesses and other facilities.
• Maintain daily records of pickups on route sheet.
• Dispose of garbage according to set policies and procedures.
• Pulls banned materials, clear all mix loads.
• Acts as a ground guide
• Responsible for collecting and removing waste, refuse or garbage, and other recyclable materials for further processing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Knowledge of routing local area/streets.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Court Clearance
• Ability to communicate, read and write effectively in English to record pickups and maintain daily records
• Ability to manage related occupational hazards.

Join our team as a General Helper in the waste management industry, where your hard work directly supports our daily operations and keeps our community clean and safe. We’re looking for dependable, motivated individuals who take pride in teamwork, safety, and getting the job done right. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to grow in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Pay: From $11.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person