ROUTE HELPER - YOAKUM at Texas Disposal Systems – Yoakum, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

A Route Helper assists the Residential Driver with ensuring the route is run efficiently, productively, and safely and in compliance with applicable governmental regulations pertaining to trucking and waste operations. This position will provide courteous, professional service to all customers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Report to work at designated times in proper company uniform and with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
2. Know and understand driving hand signals.
3. Assist in examining route sheets, identifying new stops and stops not on route.
4. Assist driver with reading notes from Residential Supervisor or Dispatch and discuss the day’s route as needed.
5. Assist in the collection of the route as sequenced on the route sheet and/or fleet routing software, noting sequencing problems or changes and recording them on fleet routing software.
6. Ensure the truck is clean and well-maintained before leaving the TDS facility.
7. Work productively and safely and behave courteously and professionally.
8. Must be available for shifts scheduled on weekends and holidays.
9. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Basic math ability
• Verbal and written fluency in English
• Demonstrate at least minimal computer aptitude

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or its equivalent