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About the Role

The Medical Waste Route Driver is responsible for servicing assigned accounts in the most professional way, ensuring that customers' needs are met on a continual basis for various waste pickup and supply delivery. This role will always provide the highest level of customer service possible. They may also transport waste from either a WMHS location or customer location, to a transfer location or processing location.

Responsibilities

Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ waste is picked up in a safe, timely and accurate manner
Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, provincial, and local rules and regulations
Plans daily schedule based on customers’ needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher
Follows routing software route schedule
May prepare and load trucks to service select accounts for the day ensuring enough supplies are added
Required to unload trucks at various WMHS and customer sites; including ensure securing of waste
Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day
Ensures that customers have packaged and prepared the waste according to all federal, provincial, and local rules and regulations before transporting
Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily, communicating any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution
Ensures waste, supplies, and material handling equipment are secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway
Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher for processing
Ensures DOT Driver Log is completed, if applicable
Communicates with WMHS Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to route pickups, including address changes, customer not having waste ready for pickup, etc.
Ensures that employee covering for 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 Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day
Performs pre-trip and post-trip maintenance on assigned truck prior to leaving or closing for the day
Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up
Use of ELD (electronic logging device) and Geotab to log hours in accordance with DOT guidelines, if applicable
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Requirements

0- 1 years of experience, preferably in driving Box Trucks and route management
May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements
Valid Driver’s License
All CMV drivers must be able to obtain a medical card by a certified medical examiner
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative

Skills

Driving Box Trucks
Route management
Customer service
Waste pickup
Supply delivery
ELD (electronic logging device)
GPS (global positioning system)
DOT Driver Log
Geotab

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

0-1 years

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Salary/Compensations

$22.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Stock purchase plan
Company matching on 401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
Paid on-the-job training

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.