Relief Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•McKeesport, PA

About The Position

The Medical Waste Route Driver Swing Non CDL services various accounts by picking up waste and delivering supplies, ensuring customer needs are met continually and providing a high level of customer service. Routes may change daily to cover absences, vacations, and other service changes. The driver may transport waste from a WMHS or customer location to a transfer or processing location. Company vehicles are equipped with inside and outside camera telematics, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and GPS. The position operates in a mix of office and plant/field environments and routinely uses standard office equipment. It is designated safety sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may be required during employment, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing in accordance with regulations and company policies. Drivers are home at night and on weekends. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience, preferably driving trucks and box trucks.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license.
CMV/CDL drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.
Customer service experience.
Route driving experience.

Responsibilities

Manage routes to ensure customer waste is picked up safely, on time, and accurately.
Pick up and transport waste in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Plan the daily schedule using customer needs and paperwork such as manifests, route sheets, and prior vehicle condition reports.
Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts as needed, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
Collect specified waste from each scheduled customer site and verify that it has been packaged and prepared in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Provide customer service to assigned accounts and communicate issues, including reroutes, container-size adjustments, and training needs, 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 and accurately and return it for processing; complete the DOT Driver Log when applicable.
Communicate route pickup changes and unusual customer situations to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher and inform employees covering routes of relevant issues.
Report account problems to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher before the end of each business day.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip maintenance checks and report vehicle maintenance problems for follow-up.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.