Heavy Haul Driver; Doubles

Company Summary Priority Waste, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a growth-oriented waste management company serving municipal solid waste and construction & demolition customers in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 2018, Priority Waste has expanded rapidly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, operating out of multiple facilities across three states. Backed by TPG (Nasdaq: TPG), a leading global private equity firm with approximately $246 billion in assets under management, Priority Waste is committed to delivering outstanding customer service.

We are building a best-in-class finance organization to support our continued growth.

Job Purpose In your role as a Heavy Haul Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a tractor trailer truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to haul solid waste/recycling debris from our transfer station to the landfill.

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 Professionally communicates with customers as needed

Notifies Route Manager/Dispatch of any accidents, injuries, property damage, or any other incidents

Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair/replacement

Attends training programs, briefings, and meetings as required

Immediately communicates mechanical problems to Mechanic and Supervisor Communicates customer requests to Route Manager/Dispatch Immediately communicates mechanical problems to Mechanic and Supervisor Maintains cleanliness of vehicle

Maintains professional appearance

The successful candidate profile includes:

Must possess a valid Class A CDL1-year experience operating a heavy haul tractor trailer with doubles

High school diploma or GED preferred

Must be able to pass 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

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 forAn excitement to be part of a growing organizationA genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company’s success