Driver Helper (Omaha, NE)

FCC Environmental Services is hiring a Driver Helper in Omaha, NE, to assist in the collection of residential solid waste. Responsibilities include loading waste into trucks, operating mechanical packers, and maintaining cleanliness of the truck. The role requires physical stamina and proper lifting techniques. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work culture. This job is not remote and involves outdoor work in various weather conditions.
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Position Summary:

To assist in the collection of residential solid waste

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Loads residential waste into the hopper of a rear-load truck
• Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body
• When assigned, assists in loading waste from rear-load containers into the truck
• Assists the driver in cleaning the packer blade and truck body as required on landfill stops

Methods, Procedures, Equipment, Materials:
• Lifts bags or containers that weigh up to 75 lbs. from ground level to a hopper approximately 3ft. above ground level. Uses a barrel and dolly to collect waste on back-door service routes. Lifts large, bulky items (such as washers, dryers, tree limbs, concrete, etc.) from curbside to the truck hopper
• Pushes/pulls hand levers to control the packer blade
• Guides driver and containers into the appropriate position

Working Conditions:
• Outdoors in all weather conditions

Experience and Competencies:
• Must know and use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Able to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline and other flammable, hazardous materials) and report it to the driver.
• Able to follow safe operating practices, including lockout/tagout procedures to ensure truck is inoperative when working in the truck body.

Physical Requirements
• Walking, jogging, bending, climbing, twisting, lifting, and carrying waste weighing up to 75 lbs. (avg. 20-25 lbs.) from curbside to the rear hopper of the truck. Sufficient stamina for steady work pace through and entire shift. Average is three truck loads per day (app. 8-10 tons each), with breaks for landfill runs. Ability to work utilizing hearing protection, reflective vest, steel-toed work shoes, utility gloves and safety glasses (PPE)
• Reaching, pushing, pulling levers
• Pushing and pulling containers weighing from 300-400 lbs.
• Reaching to hook up cables. Pushing/pulling levers to operate winch and packer mechanism
• Climbing into body of vehicle approximately 3-4 feet above ground level. Shoveling, sweeping and pulling debris lodged under the packer blade.

Benefits
• Competitive compensation packages
• Benefits - medical, vision and dental
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Exceptional culture for career building

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity work place employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.