CDL-A Transfer Driver - Safe Hauling & Customer Service

Priority Waste Resources; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Waste Resources seeks a Transfer Refuse Specialist in Detroit, MI. The role involves safely operating a tractor-trailer on designated routes, performing inspections, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with DOT rules.

Candidates must hold a CDL A, pass background checks and DOT drug screens, and demonstrate a safe driving record. Early start times and physical availability are required for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• The candidate must pass a criminal background check, a DOT drug screen, and have a safe driving record.
• Must be able to sit, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, balance, hear, talk and smell
• Must lift up to 75 pounds and start as early as 5:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of the truck.
• Operate a tractor-trailer in compliance with DOT and all laws.
• Mount and dismount a heavy-duty truck multiple times daily.
• Complete assigned route daily, keeping pickup sites debris-free.
• Haul waste or recyclables to transfer stations or landfills.
• Secure loads and manage container loading with hydraulic systems.
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch.
• Report incidents and mechanical problems promptly.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Professional communication

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL A

Job description

Priority Waste Resources seeks a Transfer Refuse Specialist in Detroit, MI. The role involves safely operating a tractor-trailer on designated routes, performing inspections, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with DOT rules.

Candidates must hold a CDL A, pass background checks and DOT drug screens, and demonstrate a safe driving record. Early start times and physical availability are required for this on-site position.