Heavy Hall Refuse Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Romulus - Romulus, MI 48174

Position Type:
Full Time Company Summary

Priority, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a pioneering technology company transforming the logistics industry with our innovative solutions & commitment to exceptional customer service. We are seeking Team Players who excel in a collaborative environment, embrace change, & understand the impact their quality of work has on others.

Our company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018. This growth has allowed us to continually expand our workforce. Priority operates out of several facilities across 3 states. Priority maintains a diversified business model providing service to both municipal solid-waste, construction & demolition customers. Our biggest priority is providing outstanding customer service & revolutionizing the industry through the use of the latest technology.

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 include but are not limited to:

• Performspre 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
• Professionallycommunicateswith 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:

• MustpossessavalidClassACDL
• 1-year experience operating aheavy haul tractor trailer
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Mustbeabletopassphysical and DOT drug screen
• Musthavesafedriving record, including no avoidable accidents in the past five years
• Must a3thave ability to communicate professionally with customers, dispatch and internal customer service
• Mustbeabletosit, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, balance, hear, talk and smell
• Mustbeabletolift up to 75pounds
• May be required towork in emergency situations