Box Truck Driver
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 transport waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. The position operates company vehicles equipped with inside and outside camera telematics, an electronic logging device (ELD), and GPS. It is designated safety sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols. The role operates in garage, shop, or gas plant settings and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of experience; experience driving box trucks and managing routes is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- All 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 route management.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned routes to ensure customers’ waste is picked up safely, on time, and accurately.
- Pick up and transport waste in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.
- Plan each day’s schedule using customer needs and provided paperwork, and follow routing software schedules.
- Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts, ensure sufficient supplies are loaded, and unload trucks at WMHS and customer locations while securing waste.
- Collect specified waste and verify that customers have packaged and prepared it according to applicable regulations before transport.
- Provide customer service to assigned accounts and communicate issues, route changes, and account concerns to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
- Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before operating the vehicle on public highways.
- Complete assigned paperwork legibly and accurately, including DOT driver logs when applicable, and return it for processing.
- Communicate pickup changes and unusual circumstances to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher, and inform route coverage employees of relevant situations.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip truck maintenance checks and report maintenance problems for follow-up.
- 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.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
- Paid on-the-job training and established career progression.
- Dependent day care.
- Discounted stock options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
