Box Truck Driver

WM • Parkersburg, WV

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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 driver may also transport waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. The role uses company vehicles equipped with interior and exterior camera telematics, an electronic logging device (ELD), and GPS. It is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with applicable safety rules and protocols.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• 0–1 years of experience; box-truck driving and route-management experience preferred.
• All commercial motor vehicle 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or accredited GED.
• 1–2 years of experience driving box trucks.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned routes to ensure customer waste is picked up safely, promptly, and accurately.
• Pick up and transport waste in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local rules and regulations.
• Plan the daily schedule using route paperwork and customer needs, and follow the routing software schedule.
• Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts as needed, including adding sufficient supplies.
• Unload trucks at WMHS and customer sites and ensure waste is secured.
• Check that customer waste is packaged and prepared in accordance with applicable rules before transporting it.
• Provide customer service and communicate account issues, route changes, pickup adjustments, and other exceptions 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 the DOT Driver Log when applicable, and return it for processing.
• Inform employees covering a route about unusual situations that may affect customer service.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip maintenance checks and report maintenance issues.
• 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 coverage.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Boot allowance of $250.
• Education assistance program and paid on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed