Residential Route - Garbage Truck Helper Fort Pierce, FL

Residential Route Helper (Garbage Truck) – Fort Pierce, FL $18.00 per Hour | Full-Time

Waste Pro is seeking several dependable, hardworking individuals to join our team as Residential Route (Garbage Truck) Helpers. In this physically active, outdoor role, you will work alongside a Residential Truck Driver to collect residential trash, recycling, and yard waste along assigned routes. As a Residential Helper, you'll play a vital role in keeping our communities clean, safe, and beautiful while providing exceptional customer service to our residents.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that provides an essential service every day.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Collects residential solid waste and places it into the rear of a rear-load garbage truck along assigned routes. Collection may be performed manually or by pushing residential carts (toters) to the truck tipper.
• Lifts and carry trash bags, bulk items, and waste containers to the truck for disposal.
• Safely mounts and dismounts the rear step of the collection vehicle while servicing assigned routes.
• Operates the truck's packing mechanism to compact waste safely and efficiently.
• Provides safe, courteous, and distinguishably different customer service to residents and customers while representing Waste Pro in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward the company, customers, coworkers, and municipal partners.
• Ensures residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste are collected and disposed of properly. Collection may require retrieving containers from behind residences when necessary.
• Answer basic questions from residents and direct them to Customer Service or the appropriate government agency for additional assistance.
• Complies with all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and Waste Pro safety policies, including the Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• Assist the Driver with safely backing the collection vehicle by providing ground guidance when required.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade using a shovel and hoe when directed.
• Washes and cleans the hopper and collection vehicle at the end of each shift or as needed.
• Immediately reports any safety concerns, vehicle issues, or customer service matters to the Driver and Supervisor.
• Performs manual cleanup of scattered refuse, including cleaning areas around accidental waste spills and ensuring customer containers are returned to their proper location.
• May be required to work during emergency situations, including storms or other natural disasters.
• Assists with other collection routes or operational assignments as needed to complete daily service requirements.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Outstanding Benefits & Career Growth

At Waste Pro, we believe in investing in our employees. Many of our Drivers started as Helpers, and we provide opportunities to build a long-term career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Benefits Include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• FREE Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Build Your Career at Waste Pro!

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to grow your career.

• Opportunities for advancement from Residential Helper to CDL Driver and other operations positions.
• Waste Pro promotes from within whenever possible and invests in employee development.
• Safety Performance Bonus Program:
• Residential Helpers are eligible to earn a $5,000 Safety Performance Bonus after meeting program requirements.

Qualifications: Dependable team members with excellent attendance who arrive to work on time every day. As a route-based operation, our customers rely on us to provide service on a scheduled route, and punctuality is essential.

• Ability to follow all safe operating procedures and Waste Pro safety policies at all times.
• Ability to safely assist the Driver by providing ground guidance while backing the collection vehicle and maintaining awareness of surroundings at all times.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast-paced outdoor environment, in all types of weather.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with residents and the public.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions, route information, and basic reports necessary to complete daily assignments.
• Ability to follow directions,…