Pay Rate: $20.80
Shift: M-F 4. 10-hour days, Start time 4a or 5a-finish, will require occasional
OT, Training will require 5 days a week
Boot Allowance: $250
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than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow
a career.
We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the
world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in
becoming its caretakers.
We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our
success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and
seen.
We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program,
paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.
We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members
perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many
backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match,
discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
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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.
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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click
Apply.
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com [https://www.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 [https://sustainability.wm.com/].
Equal Employment 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.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires
individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may
require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or
service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be
willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
When you drive for WM, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation -
professional, well trained, and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe.
They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth,
and they are home at night and on the weekends.
Our drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve. We show up on
time, help keep your communities clean and watch out for the residents. Billy is
just one of our many drivers going above and beyond for our customers. Video –
WM Driver: Billy Shelby [https://youtu.be/D3XRyeNpRIw]
Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and
reliable manner.