Cart Delivery Driver

Job Details: Job Location: Romulus - Romulus, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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 Container Delivery Driver you will be picking up and delivering varying sizes of containers to different customers accounts.

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
Operate a Moffett (forklift truck) to load and unload containers
Completes assigned residential route daily, leaving the customer’s 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: Candidate Profile

The successful candidate profile includes:

Must possess a valid Chauffer's License
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to work 10-12 hour shifts, including some Saturdays
Ability to use a tablet to receive work orders
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

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 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