Box Truck Driver
About The Position
The Medical Waste Route Driver services assigned accounts by safely and accurately picking up waste and delivering supplies, while providing a high level of customer service. The role may also involve transporting waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. Vehicles are equipped with inside and outside camera telematics, an electronic logging device (ELD), and GPS. The driver plans and follows daily routes based on customer needs and routing software, may prepare and load trucks, unload at WMHS and customer sites, and ensure waste and equipment are secured. The role includes completing route paperwork and required driver logs, communicating route changes and account issues to transportation supervisors or dispatchers, and conducting pre-trip and post-trip maintenance checks. This is a safety-sensitive field position involving work in garage, shop, or gas plant settings and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Drug and alcohol testing may be required under applicable regulations and company policies.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of experience; experience driving box trucks and managing routes is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- All CMV drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
- May need to meet mandatory immunization and credentialing requirements based on customer requirements.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
- Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or accredited GED.
- Experience driving box trucks and managing routes.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned routes to ensure customer waste is picked up safely, on time, and accurately.
- Pick up and transport waste in compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.
- Plan the daily schedule using customer needs and provided paperwork, and follow the routing software schedule.
- Prepare and load trucks and supplies when required, unload trucks at WMHS and customer sites, and secure waste.
- Check that customer waste is packaged and prepared according to applicable regulations before transporting it.
- Provide customer service and communicate issues, route changes, or account needs to the Transportation Manager, Supervisor, or Dispatcher.
- Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before operating the vehicle on public roads.
- Complete assigned paperwork legibly and accurately, including DOT driver logs when applicable.
- Communicate pickup changes and account issues to transportation supervisors or dispatchers and inform route-covering employees of unusual situations.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks and report maintenance problems.
- Use ELD and Geotab to log hours in accordance with DOT guidelines when applicable.
- Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Boot allowance of $250.
- Paid on-the-job training and career progression.
- Education assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
