mechanic

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logistics coordinator

logistics associate

Priority Waste

   DO NOT WORK HERE! This location is one of the most toxic work environments I have ever worked in. The lead drivers are absolutely terrible and are a big part of the reason why people keep leaving. They will do everything in their power to make sure their day is as easy as can be while leaving the other drivers to do all the hard work. They're very power hungry and very overrated. They also play high favoritism to their buddies. You have guys who are in rear load trucks but making Curotto money. Drivers will milk their routes, so they don't have to help.

   A typical day here is physically picking up your own route in all types of weather conditions by hand in a Curotto truck. You will be working in freezing rain, and snow, to extreme heat just to finish your route head to the dump and help someone who's been milking it all day or has broken down. They will send you to a route in the Saginaw area or down to Flint after you dump your truck. They have even sent guys all the way down to the Detroit area before because Priority picked up more contracts than they could handle to help finish routes. They will work you over 60 hrs a week and if you call in on a Monday or Friday, THEY WILL HOLD YOUR CHECK and pay you the following week on a Monday in a paper check form. You constantly write up truck repairs and they don't get fixed, and the mechanics don't leave a signed copy of DVIR for the next morning stating if the repairs have been made or not. 

   The most enjoyable part of the job is putting your two weeks in or getting fired. This company is also a fire happy place. If you tell dispatch no when they try to send you somewhere else after working outside all day picking up 10 tons of trash or more by hand, they will most likely fire you. You also could be doing something wrong and not even realize it and instead of working with you and addressing the issue they will just let you go. They have cameras that record and listen to you all day in the truck. So they know when you mess up. You're better off looking somewhere else trust me I'm doing you a favor. 


A Typical Day at Work
A typical day for me at Priority Waste is busy but really rewarding. I usually spend most of my day planning and brainstorming with the marketing department — working on current campaigns, reviewing results, and constantly bouncing around ideas for future projects. It’s a creative and collaborative environment where everyone’s ideas are heard, and no two days ever feel the same.

What I’ve Learned
Since joining Priority Waste, I’ve learned so much about marketing, teamwork, and how to thrive in a professional setting. Coming from a college athletics background, I was honestly a little nervous about transitioning into an office job. But the team here made it a seamless process — I quickly realized that the discipline, communication, and teamwork skills I learned as an athlete translate perfectly into this role. It’s been a great opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

Management
Management is supportive and approachable. They give clear direction but also trust you to take initiative and make decisions. I’ve always felt comfortable bringing up ideas or asking for feedback, which has helped me improve a lot in a short amount of time.

Workplace Culture
The culture here is really positive and team-oriented. Everyone’s willing to help each other out, celebrate wins, and push toward common goals. It’s a great environment if you like collaboration and being part of a motivated group of people.

The Hardest Part of the Job
The hardest part is keeping up during the busiest times, when there’s a lot going on across different campaigns. But honestly, it’s also what’s helped me get better at managing my time and staying organized under pressure.

The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job
The best part of the job is definitely the people and the creativity. Working with a team that shares ideas and brings them to life every day makes work exciting. It’s really satisfying to see our projects come together and make an impact.

Priority Waste is one of the most poorly managed companies I have worked for. Leadership consistently demonstrates a lack of direction, accountability, and basic management skills. Employees are expected to pick up the slack for management while receiving little support, guidance, or recognition in return.

The culture rewards favoritism rather than performance. Promotions, opportunities, and recognition often seem to go to those who are personally favored by management rather than those who consistently produce results. Hard work is rarely acknowledged, which creates frustration and low morale among employees who genuinely care about their jobs.

Many individuals in management positions appear unqualified for the roles they hold. Decisions are often reactive, inconsistent, and poorly communicated. Rather than taking ownership of their responsibilities, managers frequently push work onto others and avoid accountability when issues arise.

Employee feedback is largely ignored, turnover is high, and there is a noticeable disconnect between leadership and the people doing the day-to-day work that keeps the company running. The company could be successful with stronger leadership, but until management is held to the same standards expected of employees, meaningful change is unlikely.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is no best part. You can be told your doing a great job one day and then your fired 3 days later without any explanation.  Also they work you about 65 hours a week as a salaried employee without overtime pay.   They lie to you about everything. No one there can cross the office tyrants there either. If you don't feed their ego and do as they say , you will get fired.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The fact that they lie to you about everything you never know where you stand and they do things to try to make their narrative work when things go wrong. They lie to the public and their employees.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Horrible stressed and you may get pizza on Fridays but that's it for working almost 20 hours a week overtime

A typcial day for me involves helping others. Where can I find areas to increase productivity & success for my colleagues. And to make everyone day a little bit easier. 

I have learned the most about the industry and how people operate. Coming out of undergrad I never thought to work in the waste business. There are so many facets to learn, I learn 2 new things everyday. 

Management is extremely knowledgeable. Not only in the waste world, but in the business world. And just in life. There are vocal, accessible, and smart. 


The best part of the job is free slushies whenever I need a pick me up! And being able to chat with anyone I work with for a smoke and a laugh when i need it. 

I have had the privilege of working at one of the best companies in my career. The dynamic among the management and leaders is truly commendable. They consistently demonstrate their readiness to offer support and assistance to employees, creating a workplace where collaboration thrives. This collaborative work environment has played a pivotal role in my personal and professional growth. At this company, excellence is not merely encouraged; it is celebrated. The overall atmosphere and work culture foster a very positive and uplifting experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking career development. 

I have worked for both small local trash companies as well as the mega-big company and neither experience was nearly as pleasant and fulfilling as Priority Waste. Our leadership team truly care and the culture shows their true care. This is a family and I hope to stay here for the rest of my career. The CEO is extremely compassionate and visible with an open door.

Paid a 40 hour salary while working 50-60 hours a week. Commissions are slashed , new business that you have sold  is taken from you and given to the broker department. Sales goals are unreasonable and structured to benefit the company.  Management isn’t qualified and very dishonest.  High turnover whether terminated for having a voice or giving notice and being terminated.   Overall the company works against you. There is no training and it’s a sink or swim career, with most sinking due to lack of any sort of leadership.  

I left my previous job to work for this company, only to be fired by a guy with little man syndrome immediately after I started. You will be lead to believe it’s a “team” atmosphere and will be trained by someone whose previous experience is bartending. You will also be salary which most would think was great…Not when you work 9-10 hrs a day and a lot of weekends also. The LDC job at priority is not logistics it’s a call center agent. Priority’s logistics office is just a call center so  If you enjoy getting screamed at, not having a life and coloring all day this job is perfect for you. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Excellent pay! Top dollar for trash…

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management was very unorganized; too many hours (60+) at times and there is no job security at this company. It seems like guys are alway coming in and guys coming out( revolving door).

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful and mid management as well as the supervisor never knew what was going on.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Always wanting to throw those extra surprises on your route to make it bigger.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Mechanic 11 salaries reported	$45.00 per hour
Car wash attendant 3 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Porter 2 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Logistics coordinator 1 salary reported	$57,500 per year
Logistics associate 2 salaries reported	$20.98 per hour

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