Driver Non-CDL Med (WMHS), RWCS

Medical Waste Route Driver

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).

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 Stericycle and customer sites; including ensuring securement of waste.
• Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day. Ensure 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. Ensure that the DOT Driver Log is completed, if applicable.
• Communicates with Stericycle Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to route pickups, including address changes, customer not having waste ready for pickup, etc. Ensure that employees covering the specific route are aware of any situation outside the norm to provide the highest level of customer service. Report any problems/issues with accounts to Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the closure of business each day.
• Perform 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.

Qualifications:

A. Required Qualifications:

• 0- 1 year 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 from a certified medical examiner.

B. Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Physical Requirements:

• 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 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 office/on-site position is $38.59 per hour. This rate 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.

Benefits: At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.