Pay Rate: $38.59
Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00am to 4:00pm
Boot Allowance: $250
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I. Job Summary
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. All Company assigned vehicles are equipped with camera telematics which include inside and outside cameras. In addition, all vehicles are equipped with ELD (electronic logging device) and GPS (global positioning system).
II. Essential Duties and 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. This includes, but is not limited to re-routes, adjustments in container sizes, training, etc.
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
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
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
B. Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Standing
Walking
Lifting
Pushing
Pulling
Crouching
Reaching
Handling
Sitting
Talking
Hearing
☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, 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.
Pay : The expected base pay rate for this on-site position is $38.59 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
Non-Exempt Positions
Non-union:
Full-time: Employees will also receive at least 120 hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and
7 [11, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to
comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time ("PSST") under Washington state law and local ordinances.
Part-time: Employees will also receive at least 90 hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and
7 [11, if corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to
comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time ("PSST") under Washington state law and local ordinances.
Union: (Complete highlighted information based on applicable CBA. Please work with your HR Business Partner to
ensure the information is correct.)
Full-time: Employees will also receive at least [number of hours from applicable CBA] hours of paid time off per year,
accrued on a payroll period basis and [number of hours from applicable CBA] _ paid holidays throughout the calendar
year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time ("PSST")
under Washington state law and local ordinances.
Part-time: Employees will also receive at least [number of hours from applicable CBA] _ hours of paid time off per year,
accrued on a payroll period basis and _[number of hours from applicable CBA] paid holidays throughout the calendar
year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time ("PSST")
under Washington state law and local ordinances.
Exempt positions:
Employees will also receive discretionary paid time off, up to 80 hours of paid sick time per year, and 7 [10, if Corporate
employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its
obligations to provide paid sick and safe time ("PSST") under Washington state law and local ordinances. Additionally, the
Company has a leave pay policy that provides for up to 4 weeks of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying
leave
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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