Relief Driver

WM•Louisville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Relief Driver fills in as a commercial non-CDL driver in WMHS and Medical Waste operations when other team members are unavailable, including at remote transfer locations. The position provides customer service while handling confidential document destruction or medical waste removal and transportation. Relief Drivers are part of the Operations team and represent WMHS and Medical Waste to customers. They follow company policies and standards and support the organization’s vision, mission, and values. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour days, with the day off determined by the route. Start times are between 5 and 6 a.m. The role operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety protocols; drug and alcohol testing may apply under government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience, preferably driving shred trucks and box trucks.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license.
Commercial motor vehicle drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
May be required to complete mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.
Experience driving shred trucks and box trucks.

Responsibilities

Perform onsite or offsite destruction of confidential documents, or pick up and transport medical waste.
Safely transport waste in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Plan daily schedules based on customer needs and route paperwork, including manifests, route sheets, and previous VCRs.
Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts when needed, including adding sufficient supplies.
Collect scheduled waste and ensure customers have packaged and prepared it according to applicable regulations.
Provide high-quality daily service to assigned accounts and communicate service issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip checks and driver check-in; report truck maintenance problems for follow-up.
Operate company equipment safely and efficiently to minimize injury and equipment damage.
Comply with laws governing driver fitness and hours of service.
Complete assigned paperwork legibly, accurately, and completely, return it for processing, and complete the DOT Driver Log when applicable.
Maintain security when emptying consoles or collection totes by retrieving all documents and securely locking containers.
Use a handheld device to service accounts, barcode consoles or containers, update locations, and verify type and quantity.
Communicate route pickup changes, address changes, and customer readiness issues to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Ensure employees covering a route are informed of unusual situations and report account issues before the close of business.
Manage assigned routes so customer material is collected and serviced accurately and on time.
Respond to customer problems and inquiries promptly and in the best interests of the customer and the business.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.