Commercial Helper II

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Compensation: $23.
30 Hourly POSITION SUMMARY: The Commercial Helper II (CDL) rides on and/or drives the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers on a designated route.
The Commercial Helper II (CDL) is responsible for safely driving, loading waste and poly carts, as well as carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal.
The position also 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 route and work area.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Rides on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route and also drives the vehicle as necessary to complete the route.
Climbs on and off vehicle to load refuse, waste and poly carts; lifts and carries trash bags and containers to the truck for disposal.
Operates packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism.
Assists Driver is safely operating the vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground.
Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; sprays and cleans the hopper and truck.
Performs complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; reports any safety issues on standard reports.
Courteously interacts with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
Cleans area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Maintains adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are service in a timely and efficient manner.
Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participates in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 2 years of prior experience working around commercial trucks.
Commercial Drivers License 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.
• Retirement 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.
EEO STATEMENT: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.