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Driver Helper
Waste Connections • Manassas, VA 20110 • Posted 4 days ago
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American Disposal is seeking a safety conscious Driver Helper for the Manassas, VA location. The role involves assisting the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites. This position is physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly and work outside in all weather conditions. The role includes loading refuse bags, directing the truck driver, assisting with vehicle maintenance, and delivering positive customer service interactions.
Responsibilities
- Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers
- Load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal
- Direct the truck driver when backing
- Assist with vehicle maintenance
- Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm
- Clean the packer blade and truck body
- Deliver positive customer service interactions
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections is a leading waste management company based in Australia, offering a wide range of waste collection, disposal, recycling, and consulting services to residential and commercial customers. The company operates globally through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships, including notable subsidiaries like Cleanaway. With a focus on expanding its global presence and investing in sustainable waste management practices, Waste Connections stands out as a reliable and reputable solution provider in the industry.
Full Job Description
**American Disposal** is looking for a safety conscious **Driver** **Helper** to join the team at our **Manassas, VA** location.
The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites.
Typical job duties include (but are not limited to):
+ Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal.
+ Directing the truck driver when backing
+ Assisting with vehicle maintenance
+ Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm
+ Clean the packer blade and truck body
+ Deliver positive customer service interactions
+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
+ This is a very physical job working outside in all weather conditions.
+ Monday-Friday day shift with occasional Saturdays.
**What We Offer:**
+ Good pay, family benefits, 401k, vacation and a great management team.
+ Garbage is very stable and we work year round.
**Job Requirements:**
+ Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
+ Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
**Apply today** **and Connect with Your Future!**
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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