Sanitation Specialist

Company SummaryPriority, 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. Job PurposeIn your role as Sanitation Specialist, you will be responsible for the loading of solid waste/recycling debris from residential customers. Duties and Responsibilities Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specific routes, often done manually or by pushing the toter to the tipperLifts and carries trash bags, bulk items, and containers to truck for disposalClimbs on and off the rear of truck to load refuse, waste, and cartsOperates packing mechanismAssists driver to safely back up truck by assisting from the groundCleans behind the compactor blade when directed with a shovel and hoeSprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as neededReports any safety or customer service-related issues to driver and supervisorAssists other routes as needed to complete daily workEnsures that refuse at residences is picked up and transported properlyAnswers questions from residents and directs them to contact customer service for additional informationComplies with ANSI and OSHA guidelinesPerforms a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse, cleans up area around accidental waste spills and ensures that customers containers are replaced properly Candidate Profile The successful candidate profile includes: High school diploma or GED preferredMust be able to pass criminal background checkMust be able to sit, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, balance, hear, talk and smellMust be able to lift up to 75 poundsMay be required to work in emergency situationsMust be able to work 6 am - route completion