CDL B Driver

WM•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Route Driver Hybrid fills in as a CDL driver for WMHS Medical Waste and Secure Document Destruction (Shred-It), covering routes when other team members are away, including at remote transfer locations. The role provides service to clients by handling document destruction needs and medical waste removal. Route Drivers represent WMHS to customers, help maintain customer trust, and follow WMHS policies, standards, practices, vision, mission, and values. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 6:50 a.m. The role works four days per week for 10 hours per day and may work five days per week. A $250 boot allowance is offered. The job operates both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors in conditions that may include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols. The employee may be subject to drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience, preferably driving trucks and box trucks.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Able 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.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B.
CMV/CDL 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.
Must comply strictly with safety rules and protocols.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or accredited GED.

Responsibilities

Perform onsite or offsite destruction of confidential documents, or pick up and transport medical waste.
Transport waste safely in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Plan daily schedules around customer needs by reviewing route paperwork and related records.
Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts and ensure adequate supplies are available.
Collect scheduled waste and verify customers have packaged and prepared it according to applicable regulations.
Provide customer service to assigned accounts and communicate service issues to the Transportation Manager, Supervisor, or Dispatcher.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip checks and driver check-in on assigned trucks; report maintenance problems.
Operate company equipment safely and efficiently to minimize injury and equipment damage risks.
Comply with laws governing driver fitness and hours of service.
Complete assigned paperwork accurately and return it for processing; complete DOT Driver Logs when applicable.
Maintain security when emptying consoles or collection totes by retrieving all documents and locking containers securely.
Use a handheld device to service accounts, confirm barcodes and locations, and record accurate container types and quantities.
Communicate route changes and customer pickup issues to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Inform employees covering a route about unusual situations to support customer service.
Report account problems or issues before the close of business each day.
Manage assigned routes so customer materials are collected and serviced accurately and on time.
Respond to customer problems and inquiries promptly and in the best interests of the customer and the business.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.