Box Truck Driver

WM • Chattanooga, TN

6d

About The Position

The Medical Waste Route Driver services assigned customer accounts by picking up waste and delivering supplies, providing professional and consistent customer service. The role may also transport waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. Drivers follow applicable regulations, assigned routes, safety protocols, and paperwork requirements. Company vehicles are 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.
• CMV drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
• May be required to complete immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
• Must comply with safety rules and protocols.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• Experience driving box trucks and route management.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned routes and ensure customer waste is picked up safely, accurately, and on time.
• Pick up and transport waste in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local rules and regulations.
• Plan the daily schedule using customer needs and route paperwork supplied by the Transportation Manager, Supervisor, or Dispatcher.
• Follow the routing software schedule.
• Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts and ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Unload trucks at WMHS and customer sites and secure waste.
• Verify that customers have packaged and prepared waste according to applicable rules before transport.
• Provide customer service and communicate account issues, route changes, and pickup changes to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before driving on public roads.
• Complete assigned paperwork legibly and accurately, including DOT driver logs when applicable, and return it for processing.
• Inform substitute drivers about unusual route or customer 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
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Education assistance
• Paid on-the-job training
• Career progression

What This Job Offers

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