Residential Driver

PRIORITY WASTE RESOURCES LLC•Burton, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Driver safely operates a garbage truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to haul solid waste and recycling debris from customers. The role completes the assigned residential route daily, keeps customer locations free of debris, and provides professional communication to customers and internal teams. Drivers follow applicable safety and legal requirements, maintain their vehicle, and promptly report incidents, service interruptions, container issues, and mechanical problems.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL.
Pass a criminal background check, physical, and DOT drug screen.
Have a safe driving record, including no avoidable accidents in the past five years.
Be able to communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and internal customer service.
Be able to sit, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, balance, hear, talk, and smell.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience operating a residential waste truck.
High school diploma or GED.
Excel in a collaborative environment and work well as part of a team.
Show willingness to do what the situation calls for.
Be excited to join a growing organization.
Understand that work quality directly affects the company's success.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections.
Operate the truck in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements and applicable local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
Mount and dismount a heavy-duty truck repeatedly throughout the day.
Complete the assigned residential route daily and leave customer locations free of debris.
Communicate professionally with customers as needed.
Notify the Route Manager or Dispatch of accidents, injuries, property damage, and other incidents.
Notify the Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including closed lots, blocked containers, and safety hazards.
Identify and report containers that need repair or replacement.
Attend required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Communicate customer requests to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
Immediately report mechanical problems to the Mechanic and Supervisor.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and a professional appearance.
Work in emergency situations when required.