What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Helper position at Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc.?
Overview
Coastal Waste & Recycling is a solid waste and recycling, hauling and disposal company. We are experiencing explosive growth and with growth comes opportunity. We are currently adding a driver helper. CDL is not necessary, but this is a good opportunity for a new CDL holder to gain experience on a truck and learn the routes.
Responsibilities
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Collect commercial waste/ recyclable materials from designated locations
- Partner with the driver in helping maneuver the vehicle while backing up
- Report all customer-related problems to the driver immediately
- Comply with all safety and equipment checks that adheres to federal, state, local and company rules/ regulations for safely operating a vehicle
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn
- Assist driver in keeping the interior and exterior of the vehicle clean and safe to operate
- Assist with dumping at disposal site
- Complete any assigned trainings as assigned for the role
Competencies
- Customer service skills
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Teamwork
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Safety Awareness
Supervisory responsibilities
- NA
Work environment and hours
- Shifts may vary Monday-Saturday
- 40-55 hours a week
- Work sites with dust and debris
Physical demands
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Must be able to safely push and pull objects
- Must be able to safely climb on and off a truck
- Ability to lift and move 65 pounds regularly.
- Extended periods of standing/walking
Travel required
- NA
Qualifications
Travel required
- NA
Required education and experience
- One-year professional experience
Preferred education and experience
- Valid driver’s license
- One year experience in waste
- Bilingual (Spanish or Creole)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Coastal Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Other Assigned duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
