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Driver Helper-Bronx NY

Bronx, NY · On-site

$26/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

🚛 Driver Helper - Royal Waste Services 📍 Location: Bronx, NY 💵 Pay: $26.00 per hour 🕓 ... This role supports garbage truck operations by manually collecting solid waste along designated ...

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Driver Helper-Bronx NY

Bronx, NY · On-site

$26/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

🚛 Driver Helper - Royal Waste Services 📍 Location: Bronx, NY 💵 Pay: $26.00 per hour 🕓 ... This role supports garbage truck operations by manually collecting solid waste along designated ...

Grand St Settlement Inc.

Custodian Helper

Bronx, NY · On-site

$18.37/hr

POSITION TITLE: Custodian Helper - Part time (20 hours per week) DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood ... This includes removing and cleaning garbage bins, washing walls and surfaces, cleaning fixtures ...

Grand St Settlement Inc.

Custodian Helper

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$18.37/hr

Custodian Helper DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood LOCATION(S): Stuyvesant Heights Child and Family ... This includes removing and cleaning garbage bins, washing walls and surfaces, cleaning fixtures ...

Grand St Settlement Inc.

Custodian Helper

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$18.37/hr

Custodian Helper DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood LOCATION(S): Sunset Park Child and Family Center; 850 ... This includes removing and cleaning garbage bins, washing walls and surfaces, cleaning fixtures ...

Home Life Services, Inc.

Porter

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$18.91/hr

  • PTO

... help our families access the economic housing support that allows them to enter and stay in ... garbage areas to be clean and orderly in accordance to department of sanitation standards and ...

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How much do garbage helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for garbage helper in New York is $19.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garbage helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Garbage Helper, you need physical stamina, basic knowledge of waste collection procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with garbage trucks, hydraulic lifts, and safety equipment is typically required on the job. Dependability, teamwork, and attention to safety are crucial soft skills that help ensure efficient operations. These skills and qualities are important to maintain public health, prevent workplace accidents, and support reliable waste management services.

What are some common challenges faced by a garbage helper and how can they be managed?

Garbage Helpers often face challenges such as exposure to unpleasant odors, inclement weather, and physically demanding tasks like lifting heavy bins. To manage these, it's important to use proper protective gear such as gloves and masks, follow safety protocols to avoid injuries, and maintain good communication with the driver and crew to ensure efficient workflow. Over time, many find that teamwork and adapting to a routine help make the role more manageable and rewarding.

How to become a garbage helper?

To become a garbage helper, you typically need to be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, and be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing for long periods. Some employers may require a high school diploma or equivalent and provide on-the-job training. Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions are important for this role.

What is the difference between Garbage Helper vs Waste Collector?

AspectGarbage HelperWaste Collector
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, sometimes CDL
Work EnvironmentResidential and commercial areas, often assisting with waste collectionOutdoor routes, operating trucks, collecting waste from designated areas
Employer & Industry UsageWaste management companies, sanitation servicesMunicipal waste departments, private waste collection firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles assisting waste collectionPrimary role in waste collection services

Garbage Helpers assist Waste Collectors by handling waste, sorting, and supporting collection routes. While both roles work in waste management, Waste Collectors are responsible for operating trucks and collecting waste directly from customers, whereas Garbage Helpers typically perform supportive tasks. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position in the waste management industry.

What does a garbage helper do?

A Garbage Helper, also known as a sanitation worker or refuse collector, assists in collecting and disposing of residential and commercial waste. They typically ride on garbage trucks, lift and empty trash bins into the truck, and ensure that waste is properly loaded for transportation to disposal or recycling facilities. The job requires physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Garbage Helpers play an essential role in keeping communities clean and reducing health hazards associated with improper waste disposal.

What cities in New York are hiring for Garbage Helper jobs?

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Infographic showing various Garbage Helper job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $39,926 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

CDL Class B Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services

Closter, NJ • On-site

$27/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Rear Load Garbage Truck Drivers!

Home Depot: Closter, NJ

Hourly Pay rate: $27.00

Safety is our first Priority!

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Please Note:  In order to be considered - you must include your resume/job history when applying   

Highlights:

  • Monday thru Friday: 5am - 2pm
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $27.00
  • Year Round-Steady work
  • Full Benefits packet with PTO
  • 1 Year verifiable CDL experience required

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded our operations of transfer stations into Pennsylvania and Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

We have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Job Highlights:

  • Drivers are Responsible for Safely Operating Front, Side, or Rear-Loading Trucks, for the Pick-Up Service of Bags or Containers Filled with Waste or Recyclable Material.  Drivers transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift
  • Drivers Transport the Material to a Disposal, Transfer or Recycling Facility, & May Make One or More Trips Throughout the Shift.  Other duties as assigned. 
  • We Deploy Both Manual & Automatic Trucks
  • The Driver Position May Be Required to Repeatedly Lift up to 50 Pounds, & Move & Maneuver up to 100 Pounds, As Well As Mount & Dismount the Truck Multiple Times Every Route

Requirements:

  • 21 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States
  • Valid Class A or B CDL
  • Airbrake Endorsement
  • 1-year CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
  • Great Safety Record and Clean MVR
  • Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred
  • Working Knowledge of DOT, OSHA & Applicable Traffic Regulations
  • Ability to Speak & Read English to Converse with the General Public, understand Highway Traffic & Signals, Respond to Official Questions & Make Legible Entries on Reports & Records
  • Read & Understand a Map
  • Meet Physical & Safety Requirements of the Position.
  • Willing & Able to Work Required Worked Hours as Allowed Under DOT Regulation & May Include Weekend, Night &/Or Holiday Work
Requirements and Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • 21 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States
  • Valid Class A or B CDL
  • Airbrake Endorsement
  • 1-year CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
  • Great Safety Record and Clean MVR
  • Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred
  • Working Knowledge of DOT, OSHA & Applicable Traffic Regulations
  • Ability to Speak & Read English to Converse with the General Public, understand Highway Traffic & Signals, Respond to Official Questions & Make Legible Entries on Reports & Records
  • Read & Understand a Map
  • Meet Physical & Safety Requirements of the Position.
  • Willing & Able to Work Required Worked Hours as Allowed Under DOT Regulation & May Include Weekend, Night &/Or Holiday Work

Additional Job Requirements:

  • Routes may require Drivers to navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
  • Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
  • Our drivers routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
  • Driver pre and post inspections required. Drivers are responsible for ensuring their truck is in compliance with IWS's safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.
Additional Information

IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Salary Range MinimumUSD $27.00/Hr.Salary Range MaximumUSD $27.00/Hr.Employment Type: OTHER

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