Residential Helper Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

Job Description:

Waste Pro of Mississippi Inc.

Southaven-STHN

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Helper is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver onpre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, orrecycling.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear loadgarbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushingtoter to tipper. Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items andcontainers to the truck for disposal. Climbs onto and off of therear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts. Operates packingmechanism to compact waste into the truck. 2. Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of servicethrough courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspectsof refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits apositive attitude towards company, customer and municipalgoals. 3. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up andtransferred properly; pick up may require using back door. 4. Answers questions for residents and directs them to contactCustomer Service or appropriate government office for additionalinformation. 5. Must comply with all ANSI (American National StandardsInstitute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)and company safety polices including Waste Pro AbsoluteGuidelines. 6. Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing theDriver from the ground. 7. Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe whendirected. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of eachshift or as needed. 8. Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driverand supervisor, immediately. 9. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scatteredrefuse; Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills andensures customers containers are replaced properly. 10. May be required to work during emergency situations. 11. Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work. 12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participatein corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keepingup to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used byWaste Pro .
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by theSupervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in a variety of environment conditions,including wide temperature and weather variations including heat,cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors anddust. No CDL Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be able to follow safe operating practices.
• Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to goodcustomer service
• Be able and willing to work in a team environment
• Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough tocomplete daily assignments.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions of the job. 1. Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day 2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 poundsfrom the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times aday 3. Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercialmotor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day 4. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and1000 times a day 5. Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weatherconditions (heat, cold, rain and snow) 6. Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicingresidential customers in low MPH areas. Waste Pro supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Waste Pro does not discriminate against individuals basedon race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age,disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenshipstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,or any other classification protected by applicable laws.