Relief Driver CDL A

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Waste Route Driver Swing CDL A services various customer accounts by picking up waste and delivering supplies, ensuring customer needs are met. Routes may change daily to cover absences, vacations, and other service changes. The driver may also transport waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. The role requires professional, high-quality customer service and compliance with applicable transportation and safety rules. Company-assigned vehicles are equipped with inside and outside camera telematics, an electronic logging device (ELD), and GPS.

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.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Ability to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned routes to ensure customer waste is picked up safely, accurately, and on time.
Pick up and transport waste in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Plan the daily schedule using customer needs and paperwork such as manifests, route sheets, and previous vehicle condition reports.
Follow the routing software's route schedule.
Prepare and load trucks for select accounts when needed, ensuring adequate supplies are on board.
Secure and unload waste and materials at Stericycle and customer sites.
Confirm waste is packaged and prepared according to applicable regulations before transporting it.
Provide customer service to assigned accounts and communicate issues, reroutes, container adjustments, training needs, and other concerns to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before operating the vehicle on public highways.
Complete assigned paperwork legibly, accurately, and completely, including the DOT Driver Log when applicable.
Communicate route pickup changes and unusual situations to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher, ensure route coverage employees are informed, and report account issues before the end of the business day.
Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle maintenance checks, report maintenance problems, and use ELD and Geotab to log hours in accordance with DOT guidelines.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.