Box Truck Driver - Lake City, GA

VetJobs • Lake City, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Waste Route Driver services assigned accounts by picking up waste and delivering supplies, while providing a high level of customer service. The role may also transport waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. Drivers follow assigned routes and applicable regulations, secure waste and equipment, complete required paperwork and driving logs, and report route, account, or vehicle issues. Company vehicles are equipped with inside and outside camera telematics, an electronic logging device (ELD), and GPS.

The schedule is four days per week, 10–12 hours per day, with a 7 a.m. start time. The day off depends on the assigned route. 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 may require drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of experience; experience driving box trucks and managing routes is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• All commercial motor vehicle 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or accredited GED.
• Experience driving box trucks and managing routes.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned routes to ensure customer waste is picked up safely, on time, and accurately.
• Pick up and transport waste in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local rules and regulations.
• Plan the daily schedule using provided paperwork, including manifests, route sheets, and previous vehicle condition reports.
• Follow the route schedule in routing software.
• Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts when required, ensure sufficient supplies are loaded, and unload trucks at WMHS and customer sites.
• Secure waste and ensure customer waste is packaged and prepared according to applicable regulations before transport.
• Provide customer service to assigned accounts and communicate issues or service changes to the Transportation Manager, Supervisor, or Dispatcher.
• Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before operating the vehicle on public roads.
• Complete assigned paperwork legibly and accurately, return it for processing, and complete DOT driver logs when applicable.
• Communicate route pickup changes and unusual situations to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher, and report account problems before the end of the business day.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip maintenance checks and report vehicle maintenance problems.
• Use the ELD and Geotab to log hours in accordance with DOT guidelines, when applicable.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with match.
• Discounted stock options.
• Dependent day care.
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Established career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed