Residential Route; Garbage Truck Helper - Waste Pro - Fort Pierce FL

Residential Route Helper (Garbage Truck) – Fort Pierce, FL

$17.00–$18.00 per hour based on experience | 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.

• Collect residential solid waste and place it into the rear of a rear‑load garbage truck along assigned routes, either manually or by pushing residential carts (toters) to the truck tipper.
• Lift and carry trash bags, bulk items, and waste containers to the truck for disposal.
• Safely mount and dismount the rear step of the collection vehicle while servicing assigned routes.
• Operate the truck’s packing mechanism to compact waste safely and efficiently.
• Provide safe, courteous, and professional customer service to residents and customers while representing Waste Pro.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward the company, customers, coworkers, and municipal partners.
• Ensure residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste are collected and disposed of properly, 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.
• Comply with all ANSI, OSHA, 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.
• Clean behind the compactor blade using a shovel and hoe when directed.
• Wash and clean the hopper and collection vehicle at the end of each shift or as needed.
• Immediately report any safety concerns, vehicle issues, or customer service matters to the Driver and Supervisor.
• Perform 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.
• Assist with other collection routes or operational assignments as needed to complete daily service requirements.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Attend and participate in corporation‑sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Keep up to date on current technology suitable for the job and used by Waste Pro.
• Perform any additional duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

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.

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

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

• Opportunity 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.

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…