Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a **Driver Helper** to join our team in **Acworth, GA** . Our **Helper** will work directly with the Truck Driver to ensure safe and proper garbage removal on the assigned route. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role. **Waste Connections offers:** + Competitive Compensation. + Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits. + Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided. + Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options. + Generous matching 401(K). **Pay rate:** $20.00/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly. (overtime is time and a half after 40). **Schedule:** 5:30am start time averaging approximately 10-11 hours/day. Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. **Benefits:** We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K. **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Collect solid waste materials from customer locations and load into the waste collection truck. + Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing, traffic control, and tight space maneuvering. + Operate equipment on the garbage truck to compact trash. + Audit the garbage truck for proper equipment prior to leaving for route. **Requirements:** + Willing to obtain Class A or B CDL for future growth opportunities! + Ability to work in all weather conditions. + Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly. _Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status._