Medical Waste Long Haul Route Driver CDL A

WM•Nashville, TN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release. Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour DOE. Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:30am until route end. PLEASE NOTE: There will be some overnight travel required, candidate must be willing to work an overnight shift. At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen. Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression. From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today.

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)
Forklift certification
Ability to drive manual transmissions
1 soild year of long haul driving without any breaks in driving

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 WMHS 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 WMHS 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.