Relief Driver CDL A

WM•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Relief Driver CDL A services various customer accounts by collecting medical waste and delivering supplies. Routes may change daily to cover absences, vacations, and other service needs. The driver may also transport waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location, while providing a high level of customer service and complying with applicable safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5 a.m., four days per week for 10–12 hours per day. The day off is determined by the route. The position pays $24.00 and includes a $250 boot allowance. Assigned vehicles use camera telematics, ELDs, and GPS. This is a safety-sensitive role involving work in garages, shops, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Drug and alcohol testing may be required under government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience, preferably driving trucks and box trucks.
Ability 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.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A.
Must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
Must comply with safety rules and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Service assigned customer accounts and ensure waste is picked up safely, accurately, and on time.
Pick up and transport waste in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Plan the daily schedule using customer needs and route paperwork provided by a Transportation Manager, Supervisor, or Dispatcher.
Follow routing software schedules.
Prepare and load trucks for select accounts when needed, ensuring adequate supplies are onboard.
Secure waste and materials, unload trucks at company and customer sites, and ensure materials are secured before driving on public highways.
Check that customers have packaged and prepared waste in accordance with applicable regulations before transporting it.
Provide customer service and communicate account issues, route changes, and pickup problems to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Ensure employees covering a route are informed of unusual situations that may affect service.
Complete and return assigned paperwork accurately and legibly, including the DOT Driver Log when applicable.
Perform documented pre-trip and post-trip maintenance checks and report vehicle maintenance problems.
Use ELD and Geotab to log hours in accordance with DOT guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.