Residential Refuse Specialist

PRIORITY WASTE RESOURCES LLC•Orion Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Waste, headquartered in Clinton Township, Michigan, provides waste hauling services. The company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018, allowing for continuous workforce expansion. Priority Waste operates out of several facilities, including two transfer stations, and maintains a diversified platform serving both municipal solid-waste and construction and demolition customers. Through its yellow fleet of residential, roll off, and front load trucks and containers, Priority Waste prioritizes the customer experience. In the role of a Residential Truck Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a garbage truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to haul solid waste/recycling debris from customers.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

1-year experience operating a residential waste truck preferred
High school diploma or GED preferred
May be required to work in emergency situations
People who excel in a collaborative environment (team players)
A willingness to do whatever the situation calls for
An excitement to be part of a growing organization
A genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company's success

Responsibilities

Performs pre and post trip inspections of truck
Operates truck in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws
Mounts and dismounts a heavy-duty truck many times each day
Completes assigned residential route daily, leaving the customers location free of debris
Professionally communicates with customers as needed
Notifies Route Manager/Dispatch of any accidents, injuries, property damage, or any other incidents
Notifies Route Manager/Dispatch of any service interruptions such as closed lots, blocked containers, safety hazards etc
Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair/replacement
Attends training programs, briefings, and meetings as required
Communicates customer requests to Route Manager/Dispatch
Immediately communicates mechanical problems to Mechanic and Supervisor
Maintains cleanliness of vehicle
Maintains professional appearance