Residential Driver

Priority Waste Resources•Burton, MI

About The Position

Priority Waste is a growth-oriented waste management company headquartered in Clinton Township, Michigan, serving municipal solid waste and construction and demolition customers in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 2018, the company has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions and is backed by TPG. The Residential Truck Driver safely operates a garbage truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to collect solid waste and recycling debris from customers. The driver completes the route while following applicable safety and transportation regulations, maintaining the vehicle, communicating with customers and dispatch, and reporting incidents, service interruptions, and equipment issues.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and DOT drug screen.
Have a safe driving record, including no avoidable accidents in the past five years.
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.
May be required to work in emergency situations.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Show willingness to do whatever the situation calls for.
Be excited to be part of a growing organization and understand that work quality directly affects company success.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience operating a residential waste truck.
High school diploma or GED.

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 the 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.