Box Truck Driver

WM•Grand Junction, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver Route Hybrid NonCDL fills in as a commercial non-CDL driver in WMHS and Medical Waste as needed, covering routes when team members are on vacation or sick, including routes at remote transfer locations. The driver provides service to clients by handling confidential document destruction or medical waste removal and is an integral part of the Operations team. The role requires maintaining WMHS policies, standards, and practices and supporting its vision, mission, and values. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive field position operating in inside garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The successful candidate must follow safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies. The stated shift is four 10-hour days, starting at 6 a.m. The expected base pay rate is $28.75 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience, preferably driving shred trucks and box trucks.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license.
All CMV drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
May be required to complete mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.
Experience driving shred trucks and box trucks.

Responsibilities

Perform onsite or offsite destruction of confidential information, or pick up and transport medical waste.
Pick up and transport waste safely in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Plan the daily schedule based on customer needs, using paperwork such as manifests, route sheets, and previous VCRs provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts as needed, ensuring sufficient supplies are added.
Verify that customer waste is packaged and prepared according to applicable regulations before transporting it.
Provide customer service to assigned accounts and communicate service issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution, including reroutes, container-size adjustments, and training needs.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip checks and driver check-in on the assigned truck; report maintenance problems for follow-up.
Operate company equipment safely and efficiently to minimize injury and equipment damage risk.
Comply with laws governing driver fitness and hours of service.
Complete assigned paperwork legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely, and return it for processing; complete a DOT Driver Log if applicable.
Maintain security when emptying consoles or collection totes by retrieving all documents and securely locking consoles or containers.
Service accounts using a handheld device, ensuring containers are barcoded, locations are current, and container types and quantities are accurate.
Communicate route pickup changes, such as address changes or waste not being ready, to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Ensure employees covering a route are informed of unusual situations so they can maintain customer service.
Report account problems or issues before the close of business each day.
Manage assigned routes so customer material is collected and serviced accurately and on time.
Handle and respond to customer problems and inquiries promptly and in the best interests of the customer and business.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.