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L&F Distributors

Helper - AD w/o CDL

Mcallen, TX · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Route Helper Route Helpers assist the driver to deliver product orders and maintain assigned accounts. While this summary provides the basic duties of this position Route Helper employees may be ...

L&F Distributors LLC

Helper

Roswell, NM · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Route Helpers assist the driver to deliver product orders and maintain assigned accounts. While this summary provides the basic duties of this position Route Helper employees may be asked to cross ...

L&F DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Helper

Roswell, NM

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Description Route Helpers assist the driver to deliver product orders and maintain assigned accounts. While this summary provides the basic duties of this position Route Helper employees may be asked ...

L&F Distributors LLC

Helper

Roswell, NM · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Route Helpers assist the driver to deliver product orders and maintain assigned accounts. While this summary provides the basic duties of this position Route Helper employees may be asked to cross ...

Liberty Tire Recycling

CDL A - Route Driver

Scott, LA · On-site

$22/hr

Drivers operate as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper, or as part of a three-person team for rig routes and are responsible for both operating the commercial vehicle and assisting with the ...

Liberty Tire Recycling

Truck Driver CDL A - Route

Rochester, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

The driver works as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper and is responsible for both operating the commercial vehicle and assisting with the manual loading and stacking of tires. Routes are ...

Lakin Tire West

CDL A - Route Driver

Scott, LA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

Drivers operate as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper, or as part of a three-person team for rig routes and are responsible for both operating the commercial vehicle and assisting with the ...

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How much do route helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for route helper in the United States is $16.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a route helper?

Route Helpers are workers who assist drivers, typically in industries such as delivery, waste management, or transportation services. Their main responsibilities include loading and unloading goods, helping the driver navigate routes, ensuring timely deliveries or pickups, and sometimes interacting with customers. They also help with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the vehicle, and may perform safety checks. Route Helpers are essential for ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a route helper?

As a Route Helper, your daily responsibilities typically include assisting the driver with loading and unloading goods, ensuring that deliveries are accurately completed, and helping to navigate or manage paperwork as needed. You may also be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization within the delivery vehicle, communicating with customers during drop-offs, and supporting the driver with any unexpected challenges on the route. Your role is essential in streamlining deliveries, improving turnaround times, and enhancing customer satisfaction by ensuring that products arrive safely and efficiently.

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

To thrive as a Route Helper, you need physical stamina, reliability, and basic literacy skills, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld route tracking devices or scanners and safe lifting techniques is typically required. Strong teamwork, punctuality, and communication skills help you coordinate effectively with drivers and customers. These abilities ensure timely deliveries, safety, and efficient route operations in a demanding work environment.

What is the difference between Route Helper vs Delivery Driver?

AspectRoute HelperDelivery Driver
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's licenseHigh school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, possibly commercial license
Work EnvironmentAssisting with loading/unloading, following routes, working in warehouses or on delivery routesDriving company vehicles, delivering goods directly to customers, working outdoors and in various weather conditions
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, courier, retail distributionCourier services, food delivery, retail, logistics
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles assisting delivery operationsUnderstanding roles involving direct customer delivery and driving

The main difference between a Route Helper and a Delivery Driver is that the Route Helper primarily assists with loading, unloading, and supporting delivery routes, while the Delivery Driver is responsible for driving the vehicle and delivering goods directly to customers. Both roles require similar credentials, but the Delivery Driver involves more driving responsibilities and customer interaction.

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Infographic showing various Route Helper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,232 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Route Helper, General Labor, 1st Shift, Asheville, NC

Capstone Logistics

Asheville, NC • On-site

$20/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 27 days ago

Capstone Logistics rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

352nd of 366 rated logistics

Job description

General Labor, On-Route Helper, Entry Level

We're hiring General Laborers / On-Route Helpers to manually/mechanically collect waste and assist drivers in Asheville, NC.

The role of the On-Route Helper involves assisting the Driver during waste removal services on designated residential routes. This position ensures prompt and courteous service to customers by safely loading waste into the vehicle, carrying bags and containers for disposal, and helping guide the Driver while maneuvering the vehicle. In addition, the On-Route Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the residential route and work area.

Working with recyclables is not a glamorous job but it's a necessary one that helps keep our community clean.

NO DIPLOMA OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!

Tons of Growth Potential - We Promote from Within!

MORNING SHIFT AVAILABLE!

As a full-time General Laborer / On-Route Helper, you'll earn $20.00 per hour. Plus, as a General Laborer / On-Route Helper at Leadpoint, you'll enjoy perks that include:

  • Health, dental and vision insurance options after 90 days of employment.
  • Company-provided PPE including safety vest or Hi-Viz shirt, safety glasses, and protective gloves.
  • Sick Time that starts to accumulate after 90 days of employment.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Opportunity for growth and advancement.

Key responsibilities as an On-Route Helper:

  • Assist the Driver on designated routes by riding along and providing support.
  • Climb on and off vehicle to load refuse, waste and poly carts; lift and carry trash bags and containers to the truck for disposal.
  • Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing residential customers on a designated route.
  • Operate packing mechanism and various controls to activate lifting and loading equipment.
  • Clean waste residue from the packer blade and truck body after each disposal trip; also, sanitize the hopper and truck as necessary.
  • Maintain professional interactions with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely, thorough and exceptional service delivery.
  • Monitor waste for any unacceptable materials during collection.
  • Uphold productivity standards to ensure efficient service delivery to all customers.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
  • Fulfill other duties and tasks as assigned.

Prior general labor or waste/recycling experience is a plus, but not required. We need reliable, detailed and safety-oriented On-Route Helpers who:

  • Are at least 18 years of age or older
  • Can lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Demonstrate good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Ability adhere to work schedules, safety policies and assigned tasks with a positive demeanor.
  • Consent to a background check. Leadpoint prides itself on being a second-chance employer.
  • Consent to a drug screen.
  • Have reliable transportation to get to work. We also promote carpooling and ride sharing.
  • This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk of injury so the company will be testing for THC.

Starting employment with us necessitates the use of work boots that meet ANSI specifications, ensuring sufficient ankle support with a minimum height of 6 inches and top lacing for enhanced stability. If you can follow instructions, work safely and enjoy working as part of a team, then please APPLY NOW to start your career with Leadpoint. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Capstone Logistics

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Capstone is a North American supply chain solutions partner with more than 600 operating locations, 20,000 associates, and 60,000 carriers. We have capabilities in freight management, warehouse and distribution center support, last-mile delivery, supply chain analytics, and optimization, and more. Our integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions uniquely position us to help partners reduce warehousing and transportation costs.

Industry

Transportation and warehousing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Peachtree Corners, GA, US

Year founded

1986

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