Republic Services
Republic Services is an industry leader in U.S.
recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal.
Through our subsidiaries, Republic’s collection operations, transfer stations, recycling processing centers, landfills and environmental services provide effective solutions to make recycling and waste disposal effortless for our 14 million customers nationwide.
Our 36,000 employees working in 42 states are committed to providing a superior customer experience while helping ensure a cleaner, safer and healthier world for future generations.**Why Work with Us**At Republic Services, we strive to create a workplace that is meaningful and rewarding at every level of our organization.
Our employees thrive in an atmosphere where safety is revered, and each person can be a compassionate steward of our environment.
We hire the best people to make Republic a great place to work.
We are focused on attracting talented individuals across professions who are as committed to serving customers and the planet as we are.
We’re proud to be recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, Forbes World’s Most Innovative Companies, Forbes Best Employers for Women, Forbes Best Large Employers and Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies lists.
Republic is also the only company in our industry that is a certified Great Place to Work.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.
The Driver 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.**Hourly Range:**$13.99
– $18.19**Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):****Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short
– and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)._The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.We work for Earth.
Every day, we come to work with two purposes in mind
– serving our customers and doing our part to preserve our Blue Planet®.
Our commitment to both has led to such things as landfill innovations, solar energy projects, community education designed to teach people to properly recycle, ongoing efforts to reduce our vehicle emissions and improving safety through technology-to name a few.
To put it simply, we are 35,000 guardians of the environment, striving to make the world a better place.Republic Services is more than a recycling and waste services company.
We are a company dedicated to turning waste into possibilities.
Together, united under the Republic Star, we are working for a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive, not just for today, but for generations to come.