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Residential Driver

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

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 ...

Priority Waste

Residential Refuse Specialist

Flint, MI · On-site

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 ...

Priority Waste

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 ...

Priority Waste

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 ...

PRIORITY WASTE RESOURCES LLC

Roll Off Driver

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$19.75 - $25.25/hr

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 ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for priority waste jobs in the United States is $23.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Residential Truck Driver-$2,000 Sign/Stay Bonus

Priority Waste

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

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Re-posted 12 days ago

Priority Waste rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 91 rated recycling and waste

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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
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
  • 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

The successful candidate profile includes:
  • 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

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

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