Waste Services Collection Helper - Jersey City, United States - Interstate Waste Services

Interstate Waste Services

Verified Company

Jersey City, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Interstate Waste Services is hiring Garbage Truck-Collection Helpers
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$17.82/hr plus Overtime_**
This position is your entryway into a long career with Interstate Waste Services
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Ask us about our Driver to Helper training program_**-
_ If your goal is to become a commercial driver - work with us in the Helper Role for a year and you could be placed in our __Helper to CDL Driver_
_ training program_

Important:

In Order to be considered for employment, you will need to include resumes/list of work history with employment dates.

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Highlights:
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Monday thru Friday with occasional Saturday hours:

Early start time
5am
6am:

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Year Round-Steady work:

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more
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Paid Time Off

_ About You:
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You take pride in the work you do & the company you work for:

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Your work history shows steady employment:

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You like very Physical work that helps you stay healthy:

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You have a history of showing up and being on-time for work every day

Interstate Waste Services** is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded our operations of transfer stations into Pennsylvania and Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

Responsibilities:

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Transfer refuse in a timely and safe manner from customer stops to
Assist the driver while maneuvering into positions for collection and disposal
Maintain and partake in daily cleanup of vehicle
Learn garbage routes to better assist driver
Attend all required training, operational meetings, and mandatory monthly Safety Meetings

Work Environment

Helpers spend majority of daily routine both in the cab of the truck, on the back of the truck, or moving around the truck for trash collection
Helpers must be able to physically mount and dismount the truck throughout the duration of the work day
Helpers must be able to constantly lift, push, and pull waste bags and receptacles that weigh approximately lbs. as part of their daily routine. The bags usually have no wheels or handles for easier maneuverability, so the employee must have the physical strength to carry out the job duties.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Applicants must meet physical standards as specified above
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
Experience from the sanitation industry is _strongly preferred_
Position requires a teamplayer attitude as job is spent in close quarters with other staff members that all rely on one another

Additional Information:

_ IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law._

Salary Range Minimum:
USD $17.82/Hr

Salary Range Maximum:
USD $17.82/Hr.