Route Service Technician

Sharps Medical Waste Services•Opelousas, LA

About The Position

Sharps Medical Waste Services is hiring a Route Service Technician (Box Truck Driver) to service assigned accounts efficiently while providing excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals. The technician operates a 26 ft. straight truck, transports medical waste, and complies with DOT and state regulations as well as company safety and compliance policies. The role supports safe, reliable waste transport and service quality in a mission-driven industry, with opportunities for career development across the company’s 35+ locations. The position includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and a Stay-On bonus. The role requires working in all weather conditions and may involve customer credentialing and mandatory immunizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of customer service experience.
Completion of an accredited driving school or at least one year of commercial driving experience.
Current driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
Current Medical Examiner’s Certification (MEC).
Age 25 years or older with driving experience.
Ability to read maps and demonstrate good computer skills.
Ability to work safely and carefully while driving and loading and unloading the vehicle.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
Safety-toe work boots with slip-resistant soles and a Bluetooth headphone system are required.
Ability to regularly carry 25–50 lbs and occasionally carry up to 75 lbs.
Ability to push or pull carts weighing up to 500 lbs using mechanical aids or manual effort.

Nice To Haves

Previous route management experience.
CDL Class B license.
COVID vaccine; preferred, though mandatory immunizations and customer credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

Pick up and transport waste safely in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Plan daily schedules around customer needs using manifests, route sheets, and other documentation from supervisors or dispatchers.
Prepare and load trucks with supplies needed for daily service.
Ensure customer waste is properly packaged and ready for transport.
Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts and communicate issues to supervisors or dispatchers.
Secure waste, supplies, and equipment before operating the vehicle on public roads.
Complete required paperwork legibly and accurately, including DOT Driver Logs if applicable.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly report maintenance issues.
Adapt to fast-paced and changing work environments while maintaining safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.