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Residential Back Load Helper

Capital Waste Services
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
Description

About Capital Waste Services

At Capital Waste Services (CWS), we are committed to delivering reliable, customer-focused waste collection services across our communities. Our team members are the foundation of our success, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, high-integrity work environment where people can grow and thrive.

Position Summary

Safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not required.

  • One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired but not required.
  • Valid state driver’s license preferred but not required.
  • Must pass criminal background check

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.

  • Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
  • Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
  • Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle
  • Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving branch (i.e., broom, shovel, etc.).
  • Report all customer related problems to driver immediately
  • Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
  • Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.

Work Environment

Exposed to unpleasant sights and smells. The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses and mental demands.

Typical Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
  • Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
  • Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly
  • Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee

Requirements

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