General Laborer, Trash Collector, Urgently

About the Role

• Urgently hiring General Laborers / Trash Collectors to manually/mechanically collect waste and assist drivers on residential routes.
• Position requires prompt and courteous service to customers.
• Tasks include safely loading waste into the vehicle, carrying bags and containers for disposal, and helping guide the Driver while maneuvering the vehicle.
• Working with recyclables is a necessary function that helps keep our community clean.
• NO DIPLOMA OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
• Tons of Growth Potential – We Promote from Within!
• MORNING SHIFT AVAILABLE: 5:30 am start time Monday through Friday, occasional mandatory Saturdays.
• Full-time General Laborer / On-Route Helper earning $15.00 Per Hour.

Perks

• Health, dental, vision benefits & more after 60 days of employment.
• Company-provided PPE including safety vest or Hi-Viz shirt, safety glasses, and protective gloves.
• An employee lunchroom with a refrigerator and microwave.
• Weekly pay & accrued time off.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver on designated routes by riding along and providing support.
• Climb on and off the vehicle to load refuse, waste and poly carts; lift and carry trash bags and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing residential customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and various controls to activate lifting and loading equipment.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely, thorough and exceptional service delivery.
• Monitor waste for any unacceptable materials during collection.
• Uphold productivity standards to ensure efficient service delivery to all customers.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the residential route and work area.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Fulfill other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior general labor or waste/recycling experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must be reliable, detailed, and safety-oriented.
• At least 18 years of age or older.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Successful completion of a fitness test is a prerequisite.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Adhere to work schedules, safety policies, and assigned tasks with a positive demeanor.
• Consent to a background check.
• Consent to a drug screen (testing for THC for this safety-sensitive position).
• Reliable transportation to get to work.
• Require work boots that meet ANSI specifications, ensuring sufficient ankle support with a minimum height of 6 inches and top lacing for enhanced stability.
• Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and work as part of a team.