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Drive Helper Jobs in Tyler, TX (NOW HIRING)

Residential Helper

Jacksonville, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and ... By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater ...

Residential Helper

Jacksonville, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and ... By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater ...

Residential Helper

Jacksonville, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and ... By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform--while doing the job ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform--while doing the job ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

Carhop or Skating Carhop

Longview, TX · On-site

$7.50 - $9/hr

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform--while doing the job ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform--while doing the job ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform--while doing the job ... As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ...

Cook

Tyler, TX · On-site

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ... Continuously communicating with team to help motivate * Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation ...

Cook

Tyler, TX · On-site

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ... Continuously communicating with team to help motivate * Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation ...

Cook

Flint, TX · On-site

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC ... Continuously communicating with team to help motivate * Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation ...

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How much do drive helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for drive helper in Tyler, TX is $15.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $17.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a drive helper?

Drive Helpers are individuals who assist delivery drivers, typically during busy seasons, by helping load, unload, and deliver packages to customers. They work alongside the driver to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, often handling packages, navigating routes, and interacting with customers. Drive Helpers usually work for logistics companies like UPS, especially during peak times such as the holidays. The position is often temporary, does not require a commercial driver's license, and involves physical labor and customer service skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a drive helper?

To thrive as a Drive Helper, you need physical stamina, basic math skills, and the ability to follow delivery instructions, with a high school diploma often preferred. Familiarity with handheld scanning devices and GPS systems is useful for tracking shipments and navigating routes. Strong teamwork, reliability, and customer service skills help ensure smooth deliveries and positive interactions with clients. These abilities are crucial for maintaining efficient operations, timely deliveries, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

What are the typical challenges a drive helper may face during peak delivery seasons?

During peak delivery seasons, such as holidays, Drive Helpers often experience increased workloads with tighter delivery schedules and more frequent stops. Navigating heavy traffic, carrying multiple or bulky packages, and working in various weather conditions can add to the physical and logistical challenges. Maintaining clear communication with the driver and staying organized are essential for handling the fast-paced environment and ensuring timely deliveries.

What is the difference between Drive Helper vs Delivery Driver?

AspectDrive HelperDelivery Driver
Required CredentialsNone or minimal, often a valid driver's licenseValid driver's license, possibly a commercial license
Work EnvironmentAssisting with loading/unloading, working with delivery trucksDriving delivery routes, navigating traffic, customer interactions
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, moving companies, freight servicesFood, retail, parcel delivery services

Drive Helpers primarily assist with loading and unloading deliveries and work alongside drivers in logistics and freight industries. Delivery Drivers are responsible for navigating routes and delivering goods directly to customers. While both roles involve driving, Drive Helpers focus on physical support, whereas Delivery Drivers handle the driving and customer interactions.

What cities near Tyler, TX are hiring for Drive Helper jobs?

Cities near Tyler, TX with the most Drive Helper job openings:

Infographic showing various Drive Helper job openings in Tyler, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,200 per year, or $16 per hour.

Residential Helper

Jacksonville, TX • On-site

Republic Services
Transportation and Warehousing • 11 - 50 employees

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Republic Services rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 584 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated residential route. The Driver Helper is responsible for safely loading waste, as well as carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal. The position assists the Driver in maneuvering his or her vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground. In addition, the Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the on the route and in the work area.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
  • Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism
  • Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck, if applicable.
  • Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; report any safety issues on standard reports.
  • Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
  • Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
  • Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
  • Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.


In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.


Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.


Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.


Our company values guide our daily actions:

  • Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
  • Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.
  • Environmentally Responsible:We take action to improve our environment.
  • Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
  • Human-Centered:We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.


STRATEGY

Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.


Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers' specific needs.


Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.


Sustainability Innovation

Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.


The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.


Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).


RECENT RECOGNITION

  • Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies
  • CDP Discloser
  • Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies
  • Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
  • Great Place to Work
  • Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global

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