This position is for Residential Helper with a company located in Meridian, Mississippi

　　Summary: The Helper is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling.

　　Responsibilities: Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushing toter to tipper; Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items, and containers to the truck for disposals; Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste, and carts; Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck; Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers; Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer, and municipal goals; Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door; Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information; Must comply with all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and company safety polices including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines; Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground; Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed; Reports any safety or customer service-related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately; Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers containers are replaced properly; May be required to work during emergency situations; Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work; Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications: Be able to follow safe operating practices; Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service; Be able and willing to work in a team environment; Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer