Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Helper Residential
Assist driver loading and emptying waste/recycling containers on routes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
A Driver Helper teams with a route driver to collect waste and recyclable materials from residential and commercial customers, handling containers that may be curbside, dockside, or require pull‑out service. The role involves loading containers, operating hoisting equipment, and assisting with vehicle maneuvers while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. • Follow WM safety, OSHA, and all applicable laws. • Report unsafe situations, incidents, and service issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch immediately. • Attend required training, briefings, and meetings. • Load and empty residential or commercial containers manually or mechanically. • Operate hoisting device to lift bins into the truck hopper. • Assist the driver with backing maneuvers and other route tasks. • Communicate customer requests and service interruptions to the Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Perform duties as scheduled and support other drivers as needed. • Lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, handle, grasp, talk, hear, perform repetitive motions, and coordinate eye/hand/foot movements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸container loading
- ▸hoist operation
- ▸vehicle maneuver
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸incident reporting
- ▸customer communication
What You Bring
The job requires physical activity such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, handling, grasping, and coordinated eye‑hand‑foot movements, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals. • Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States. • No education or prior experience required.
Requirements
- ▸18+
- ▸us eligible
- ▸no experience
- ▸physical labor
Benefits
The Driver Helper position works a 5:30 AM shift Monday‑Saturday for WM, North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider. WM emphasizes stability, growth, and investing in its employees, offering competitive compensation and a family‑focused culture. WM provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a 401(k) match, stock purchase options, paid time off, education assistance, and additional perks such as discounted stock and dependent daycare. The company’s values focus on people‑first, sustainability, and career development. • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage. • 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plan. • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Education assistance, discounted stock options, and dependent daycare.
Work Environment
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