Sanitation route helper

Dean Vesling and Associates

Sanitation route helper

Allentown, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DVA Consulting has immediate openings for Waste collection driver helpers.

    Attendance and punctuality is a must for this position.

    The shift starts at 3am and can be a 8hour or 12 hour day depending on the route.

    Phone interviews will be conducted for this position and looking for people that can start as soon as possible.

    There will be an in-person interview for this position and a background and drug screen.

    This is a physical job and will be required to lift and move items around and into bins.

    This is a contract to hire position based on your performance and attendance.

    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. TheDriver 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.

    NOTE: This is a very physical job.

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract