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About the Role

Responsible for transporting waste from either a WMHS location or customer location, to a transfer location or processing location.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned routes ensuring that medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for picking up and transporting waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Plans daily schedule based on WMHS or customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Communicates any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for resolution.
• Ensures load is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
• Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher, at the time of debriefing, for processing.
• Communicates with WMHS Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to pickups.
• Ensures that Route Manager servicing the specific route is aware of any situations outside the norm in order to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Reports any problems/issues with accounts to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
• Performs a documented pre-trip inspection on vehicles prior to leaving yard to commence route.
• Performs a documented post-trip inspection on vehicles prior to being debriefed for the day.
• Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for follow-up.
• Ensures all defects have been corrected prior to operating the vehicles again.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Requirements

• 1 year of related experience driving vehicles from at least 5 tons and completion of an accredited driving school is preferred.
• Able 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.
• May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class 1/A-Z license.
• All CMV/CDL drivers must be able to obtain a medical card by a certified medical examiner.
• This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.
• The successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
• Successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

Skills

• Driving
• Waste transportation
• Route management
• Safety compliance
• Regulatory compliance
• Scheduling
• Communication
• Record keeping
• Vehicle inspection
• Maintenance reporting

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1 year of related experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Salary/Compensations

• $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• Boot Allowance: $250.00
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

About the Company

• WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
• Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
• The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals.
• WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America.
• WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
• Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
• To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Opportunity

• For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation.
• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.