*Company Summary*
Priority Waste (www.
prioritywaste.
com), headquartered in Clinton Township, Michigan, provides waste hauling services across the Metro Detroit area.
Our company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018, and this growth has allowed us to continually expand our workforce.
The Company operates out of several facilities, including two transfer stations.
Priority Waste maintains a diversified platform providing service to both municipal solid-waste, construction and demolition customers.
Through our yellow fleet of residential, roll off, and front load trucks and containers, Priority Waste makes the customer experience our #1 priority.
*Job Purpose*
In your role as a CDL Truck Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a garbage truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to haul solid waste/recycling debris from customers.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
Duties include but are not limited to:
· 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 customer’s 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
*Candidate Profile*
The successful candidate profile includes:
· Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL
· 1-year experience operating a residential, roll off or front end load waste truck preferred
· High school diploma or GED preferred
· 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
· May be required to work in emergency situations
· Must be able to work 5:30 am – 5 pm
*Core Values*
At Priority Waste, there are fundamental qualities that we look for in all our employees:
· 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
*Location & Travel*
The CDL Truck Driver will start/end each day at the company’s yard in Romulus, MI and will be provided their assigned route daily.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Safety equipment provided
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Home daily
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
* Waste industry: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CDL A or B (Required)
Work Location: In person
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