Garbage Truck Helper / Driver Trainee

GARBAGE TRUCK HELPER / DRIVER TRAINEE WANTED

We have IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for Garbage Truck Helper / Driver Trainee!

Primary Location

Sewell, NJ

Job Description

Gold Medal Environmental / Apple Valley Waste is the area’s leading trash company, and our garbage truck helpers are not just a part of our family but a part of our communities as well. We are looking for motivated and hardworking garbage truck helpers that take pride in giving back to our communities with the safe and responsible removal of our communities’ trash by safely and efficiently assisting the driver with picking up trash and operating Rear Load, Front load, and Roll Off garbage trucks on our municipal streets, alleyways, highways, customer sites, and construction sites.

What We Offer-

• We provide an essential service to our communities year-round.
• Stable and Competitive pay with family benefits, 401 (k) with company match, vacation, and a great management team that trains you for future growth.
• On the job training (Will assist with obtaining Commercial Driver License)
• Paid time off to include holidays.
• Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Life Insurance Options.
• Weekly Pay / Direct Deposit
• $18 Hourly rate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Picking up community trash and dumping in the rear of the truck.
• Operate lever hand controls for hydraulic machinery when needed.
• Assist the driver with backing of the truck.
• This is a position requiring heavy lifting, fast paced walking, and climbing in and out of the truck.
• This is a full time, year-round position. A typical work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday (Occasional Saturday as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work in a fast-paced position in all weather.
• Ability to lift 70 plus pounds throughout a typical shift.
• Able to operate lever hand controls for hydraulic machinery.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
GME / AVW is committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees by following the guidelines set forth by the CDC .

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sewell, NJ 08080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location