Job Information
WM Driver Route CDL B-Med in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Stericycle is now part of WM To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.
Position Purpose:
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 deliveries. Provides the highest level of customer service possible at all times. May also transport waste from either a Stericycle 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).
Key Job Activities:
Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ waste is picked up in a safe, timely, efficient and accurate manner
Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations
Follows routing software route schedule
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
Prepares paperwork, load supplies, load and secure waste and load / unload trucks while servicing customer accounts
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, state, and local rules and regulations before transporting
Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts on a daily basis, 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 Stericycle 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 per DOT guidelines
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience, preferably in driving a commercial motor vehicle or box trucks
Commercial Driver’s License Required: Class 3 (with air brakes) or above, with an excellent driving record
Available for overnight travel on average twice a month
The expected base pay range for this on-site position is CAD$ 28. 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. This position is for an existing vacancy.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran