FL-Waste Helper

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the Unites States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

Job Summary:

The Driver Helper teams with Route Driver and assists in the collection of Waste and /or Recyclable material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Waste Management or directed by the Route Manager
• Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck
• Containers maybe staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper
• Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager

Qualifications:

• Must have less than 1 year of previous experience in the field
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and criminal history
• Ability to work in fast paced, team environment

Work Environment:

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 25 pounds frequently
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 70 lbs
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or riding in a video/GPS monitored vehicle
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday