Driver Long Haul CDL A

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Lincoln, NE

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Stericycle is now part of WM, North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. This position is for a Class A Long Haul Driver responsible for transporting medical waste from Stericycle or customer locations to transfer or processing facilities. The role involves managing assigned routes, ensuring safe and timely transport according to federal, state, and local regulations, planning daily schedules, completing necessary paperwork, and communicating effectively with management. Drivers are expected to perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues. WM emphasizes safety, professionalism, competitive pay, and benefits for its drivers, who are integral to the communities they serve.

Requirements

• 1+ Years of Experience driving tractor trailer required.
• Maintains current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with an excellent driving record.
• Demonstrates ability to read a map and follow turn by turn direction on electronic devices.
• Demonstrates general computer skills and knowledge of internet.
• May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
• Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicle.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous route experience a plus.
• Doubles, Triples Endorsements a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned routes ensuring that medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for picking up and transporting waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Plans daily schedule based on Stericycle or customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Communicates any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for resolution.
• Ensures load is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
• Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher, at the time of debriefing, for processing.
• Communicates with Stericycle Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to pickups.
• Ensures that Route Manager servicing the specific route is aware of any situations outside the norm in order to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Reports any problems/issues with accounts to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
• Performs a documented pre-trip inspection on vehicles prior to leaving yard to commence route.
• Performs a documented post-trip inspection on vehicles prior to being debriefed for the day.
• Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for follow-up.
• Ensures all defects have been corrected prior to operating the vehicles again.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation.
• Holidays.
• Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees