Driver Helper

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience DRIVER HELPER to join our GROWING team in Walnut, MS.

Why you need to join us!

• CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

• INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Ability to safely operate on and around a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
*Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
*Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading.
*Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
*Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
*A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 50 hour + work week.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
*Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
*Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
*The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
*Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
*Ability to perform physical duties of the position.

WasteConnections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.