WASTE TRUCK HELPER Location: Bolivar peninsula, Tx 77650 Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri Pay rate: 16.00 - 17.00 POSITION SUMMARY Assist driver in providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Safely load waste by carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal • Assist the driver in maneuvering the vehicle by directing the driver from the ground • 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 • Follow all safety standards and wear the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) • Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings • Reports any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage. • Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers, and others daily 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 • Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the on the route and in the work area • Perform other job-related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 6 months experience working in a fast-paced environment • Exposure to working in all-weather elements preferred • High-energy individual with a strong work ethic • Ability to work in a physically demanding setting • Attention to detail and good time management skills • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others • Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions • Must have reliable transportation (Good Attendance is a must) • Must possess basic mathematical skills • Basic computer knowledge preferred EDUCATION • High school diploma or equivalent