About this opportunity
PRIORITY WASTE RESOURCES LLC lists this Residential Refuse Specialist opportunity in hamtramck, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Wolverine – Hamtramck, MI 48211
Company Summary
Priority Waste ( headquartered in Clinton Township, Michigan, provides waste hauling services. Our company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018. 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 Residential 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
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
Qualifications
Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL
1‑year experience operating a residential 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
Core Values
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
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Worksite address
hamtramck, MI, 48212, US
Who can apply
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