Route Service Tech (Box Truck Driver)

Sharps Medical Waste Services • Kansas City, MO

129d

About The Position

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers you long-term career development across 35+ locations. We offer market-competitive benefits, Sign-On/Stay-On Bonus, and unlimited Referral Bonus potential! Help us protect our local communities, and the environment. Don’t miss out on being part of a GROWING Team!

Requirements

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a very fast paced environment and be very detail oriented.
• Must be able to adapt to an ever-changing work environment in all weather conditions.
• Must have a pair of 6” or 8” safety toe work boots with slip resistant sole and a Bluetooth headphone system.
• Education equivalent to graduation from high school, or the equivalent in related work experience.
• Two or more years of customer service experience required.
• Completion of an accredited driving school, or one or more years of Commercial Driving experience required.
• Maintains current required driver’s license, with an excellent driving record.
• Demonstrates the ability to read a map.
• Demonstrates good computer skills.
• Maintains current Medical Examiner’s Certification (MEC).
• Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicle.
• Age Requirement: 25 Years or Older with Driving Experience.
• Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 60 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, push or pull carts weighing as much as 500 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous route management experience is a plus.
• CDL Class 'B' preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Plan daily schedule based on customers’ needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Prepare and load trucks to service select accounts for the day ensuring enough supplies are added.
• Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts on a daily basis.
• Ensure waste, supplies, and material handling equipment are secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
• Complete assigned paperwork legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip maintenance on assigned truck prior to leaving or closing for the day.
• Report any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Vacation/PTO after 90 days.
• Leading Health Benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company provided uniforms.
• Stay On, Sign On Bonus up to $1500.00

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees