Residential Refuse Specialist

PRIORITY WASTE RESOURCES LLC; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIORITY WASTE RESOURCES LLC in Hamtramck, MI, is seeking a Residential Truck Driver to safely operate a garbage truck. The role involves ensuring routes are completed with efficiency while maintaining excellent customer communication.

This position requires a Class A or B CDL, experience in residential waste handling, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. The ideal candidate will be a team player who understands the impact of their work on the company's success.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience operating a residential waste truck preferred.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check, physical and DOT drug screen.
• Must have a safe driving record, including no avoidable accidents in the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a garbage truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route.
• Completing assigned residential route daily, leaving the customer's location free of debris.
• Communicating with customers and notifying Route Manager of incidents.

Skills

Operating a garbage truck

Professional communication

Vehicle cleanliness maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Class A or Class B CDL

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wolverine – Hamtramck, MI 48211

Company Summary

Priority Waste (www.prioritywaste.com), 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