Waste Collection Crew Member (Truck Assistant)

About the role

A leading provider of waste management and environmental sanitation services, represented by Corporate Staffing, is looking for a Waste Collection Crew Member (Truck Assistant) in Nairobi. The role supports the safe, efficient and timely collection, transport and delivery of municipal solid waste by accompanying waste collection vehicles on their daily routes. It reports to the Transport Supervisor / Collection Supervisor and sits within Operations – Fleet and Collection Services.

Key responsibilities

• Accompany the driver on daily routes, assist with loading, container handling, route execution, vehicle cleaning and daily inspections, and ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental standards.
• Help position skip bins and Roll-on/Roll-off containers, exchange full and empty containers, and collect loose waste around collection points.
• Act as the driver's guide during reversing and manoeuvring, direct traffic and pedestrians, open and close gates, and report hazards to the driver.
• Clean and disinfect the vehicle, wash hoppers, compaction chambers and exteriors, remove waste residues and keep tools stored properly.
• Assist with daily vehicle inspections (tyres, lights, mirrors, hydraulic hoses, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, reverse alarms) and report defects immediately.
• Follow safe manual handling and lifting practices, wear PPE, maintain good housekeeping and report accidents and near misses.
• Treat residents respectfully, provide basic information on waste collection, report complaints and promote proper waste disposal.
• Take part in flood clean-ups, illegal dumping removal, market clean-ups, disease outbreak sanitation exercises and disaster response.
• Keep records such as inspection checklists, route completion records, incident reports, collection logs and cleaning logs.

Required profile

• One year of experience in waste collection, sanitation services, logistics, construction or manual operations.
• KCSE or equivalent.
• Experience around heavy equipment is an advantage.
• Physical fitness and stamina; able to walk long distances, lift containers, climb on and off heavy vehicles and work in varying weather.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Municipal solid waste collection procedures and safe manual handling.
• Basic traffic safety and vehicle safety inspections.
• Environmental sanitation practices.
• Good communication skills, teamwork, reliability, attention to detail and respect for the public.

The gross salary is KShs 40,000. Applications are made by sending a CV quoting the job title in the subject line to the recruiter before 30 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.