Helper Residential

About the Role

As a Driver Helper, you will team up with a Route Driver to collect waste and recyclable material from residential and commercial locations, supporting the efficient operation of the collection route. Key duties include adhering to WM safety policies, OSHA regulations, and all applicable laws, promptly reporting unsafe conditions or service issues, and attending required training and meetings. You will manually or mechanically load containers, operate hoisting devices, assist with vehicle backing, and communicate any incidents, service interruptions, or customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Follow WM safety policies, OSHA regulations, and all applicable laws. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or service issues immediately. • Attend mandatory training programs, briefings, and meetings. • Load and empty residential or commercial containers manually or mechanically. • Operate hoisting devices to lift bins into the truck hopper. • Assist the driver with backing maneuvers on route. • Notify Operations or Dispatch of incidents, accidents, property damage, and service interruptions. • Communicate customer requests and route issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as needed to meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸container loading
• ▸hoist operation
• ▸vehicle backing
• ▸incident reporting
• ▸customer communication
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

The role requires no specific education or prior experience, but candidates must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States. Physical demands involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and coordinated eye‑hand‑foot movements. Applicants must have a REAL ID or an equivalent TSA‑approved identification if travel by air or access to federal property is required for the role. • Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States. • No education or prior work experience required. • Ability to perform various physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motions with good coordination. • Obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative if required for travel or access to federal property.

Requirements

• ▸18+
• ▸us authorization
• ▸real id
• ▸physical demands
• ▸lifting
• ▸climbing

Benefits

The position is an Early Start shift and offers more than just a paycheck; it provides opportunities for personal and family growth. WM emphasizes a stable work environment, annual education assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, discounted stock options, and dependent day care. WM provides a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. WM drivers are valued professionals who prioritize safety, receive competitive pay and benefits, and enjoy being home each night and weekend while serving and protecting their local communities. • Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

Work Environment

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