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