Helper

Waste Collection Helper - Interstate Waste Services (IWS)

• Year Round work
• Start Time is 5am
• Overtime after 40/hrs per week
• This is a Union position

Start Your Day Early. Build a Career That Matters.

Interstate Waste Services is one of the most progressive and innovative waste and recycling companies in the region, proudly serving customers throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and operating a rail-served landfill in Ohio. Our team is committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and delivering exceptional service to the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking a Waste Collection Helper to join our team. This is a hands-on, physically active role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that keeps our communities clean.

What You'll Do

• Collect and load refuse from residential and commercial customer locations into collection vehicles
• Assist drivers with safe maneuvering, backing, and positioning of sanitation trucks
• Ride on and off collection vehicles throughout the route
• Learn assigned routes and provide support to drivers during collection operations
• Participate in vehicle cleaning and daily housekeeping activities
• Attend required safety meetings, training sessions, and operational meetings
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to repeatedly lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing 50-75+ pounds
• Ability to safely mount and dismount trucks throughout the workday
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attendance
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work closely with drivers and coworkers
• Previous sanitation, waste collection, construction, landscaping, moving, labor, warehouse, or other physically demanding work is a plus