Box Truck Driver

WM • Kansas City, KS

7d

About The Position

The Medical Waste Route Driver services assigned accounts by 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 inside and outside camera telematics, an electronic logging device (ELD), and GPS.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of experience; experience driving box trucks and managing routes is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Commercial motor vehicle drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
• May be required to obtain immunizations and credentials based on customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• Experience driving box trucks and managing routes.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned routes so customers’ waste is picked up safely, on time, and accurately.
• Pick up and transport waste in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local rules and regulations.
• Plan daily schedules using customer needs and route paperwork, and follow routing software schedules.
• Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts when needed, including loading sufficient supplies.
• Unload trucks at WMHS and customer sites and secure waste.
• Confirm that customer waste is properly packaged and prepared before transporting it.
• Provide customer service and communicate account issues, route changes, and pickup problems to the Transportation Manager, Supervisor, or Dispatcher.
• Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before driving on public highways.
• Complete route paperwork legibly and accurately, including DOT Driver Logs when applicable, and return it for processing.
• Keep employees covering a route informed about unusual situations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip truck 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.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
• Dependent day care.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Education assistance program.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Tool allowance of $150 per year.

What This Job Offers

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