CDL A Driver

WM•Macon, GA

18d

About The Position

Responsible for transporting medical waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. The driver manages assigned routes, picks up and transports waste safely and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and completes required route paperwork and vehicle inspections. The role involves communicating route changes, account issues, and vehicle maintenance concerns to transportation management or dispatch, and helping ensure a high level of customer service. The position operates in inside garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety protocols and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 6:00 a.m. start time.

Requirements

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class 1/A-Z license.
At least 1 year of related experience driving vehicles weighing at least 5 tons.
Completion of an accredited driving school is preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Ability to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
May be required to obtain mandatory immunizations and credentials based on customer requirements.
Ability to comply strictly with safety rules and protocols.
May be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited driving school.
High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Manage assigned routes to ensure medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner.
Pick up and transport waste safely in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Plan the daily schedule based on WMHS or customer needs by reviewing route paperwork, manifests, route sheets, and prior vehicle condition reports.
Communicate issues and pickup changes to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Secure loads before operating the vehicle on public highways.
Complete route paperwork legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely, and return it during debriefing.
Ensure the Route Manager is informed of unusual situations affecting the route or customer service.
Report account problems or issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
Perform and document pre-trip vehicle inspections before leaving the yard and post-trip inspections before debriefing.
Report vehicle maintenance problems and ensure defects are corrected before operating the vehicle again.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.