Long Haul CDL Class A Driver

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

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transporting waste from either a Stericycle location or customer location, to a transfer location or processing location. This role involves managing assigned routes, ensuring timely and accurate transport of medical waste, and adhering to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. The driver will plan their daily schedule based on needs, communicate any issues to management, and ensure loads are secured. Accurate and complete paperwork is essential, and drivers must report any problems or changes to pickups. Pre-trip and post-trip inspections are mandatory, and any maintenance issues must be reported.

Requirements

1 year of related experience driving vehicles from at least 5 tons and completion of an accredited driving school is preferred
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
May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class 1/A-Z license
All CMV/CDL drivers must be able to obtain a medical card by a certified medical examiner

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

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.