Helper

Rumpke

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Description :6:00AM-8:00PM M-FRumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!The Residential Helper position is one of our most physically demanding jobs. Helpers assist drivers with providing safe, courteous, and complete waste removal for customers. This position routinely requires extensive physical exertion (lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling trash receptacles weighing up to 75 pounds each from the ground approximately 300-500 times per day) and entering/exiting the truck approximately 600-1000 times per day.Responsibilities of Position:
  • Perform job duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
  • Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck.
  • Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
  • Clean up waste spills and overflows.
  • Work with multiple drivers depending on work load.
  • Operate packing mechanism and various lever/handles on truck to activate lifting/loading mechanism.
  • Assist Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from outside the truck.
  • May assist in unloading or cleaning truck.
  • Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing).
  • General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
  • Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.
  • Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:
  • Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
  • Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
  • Ability to travel between offices, as required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
  • Must be able to read and speak the English language.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

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