Driver Helper
- Location6210-Clifton Park Main Yard
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary22 USD an hour
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted29 October 2026
- SourceWaste Connections's careers page (Workday)
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About the role
Hiring Immediately!
- Overtime Eligible
- $200 Annual boot allowance
- Earn $450 quarterly safety bonuses
- Paid training
- Weekly pay!
County Waste , a Waste Connections company, is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a Driver Helper in Clifton Park, NY !
Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour
The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites.
Typical job duties include (but are not limited to):
- Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal.
- Directing the truck driver when backing
- Assisting with vehicle maintenance
- Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm
- Clean the packer blade and truck body
- Deliver positive customer service interactions
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- This is a very physical job working outside in all weather conditions.
What we need from you:
- Steady work history.
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
What you’ll get from us:
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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