Box Truck Driver

Waste Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401K with match

Stock options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Waste Management in Houston seeks a Shred-it Route Driver to provide industry-leading service for client document destruction, including loading, delivering, and securely handling materials.

The role requires loading/unloading the delivery vehicle, maintaining security of confidential documents, and complying with safety and regulatory standards; 4x10 schedules with a start time around 6:30am are typical.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in driving box trucks and route management.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site/off-site document destruction and service client accounts.
• Load/unload vehicle and ensure cargo is secured before transport.
• Maintain DOT logs and comply with safety regulations.
• Operate vehicle safely to minimize risk and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

3 years of route management experience

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.
Pay Rate: $22.75
Shift: 4 10-hour days, start time 6:30am

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I. Job Summary

The Shred-it Route Driver is responsible for providing industry leading levels of service to clients while taking care of all customer document destruction needs, including transporting supplies and materials, safely and in accordance with company policy and all local and federal laws. This involves loading and unloading the delivery vehicle and ensuring that all cargo is safely secured before transport.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs onsite/offsite document destruction of confidential information


• Performs pre/post-trip checks, and driver check-in on assigned truck, prior to leaving or closing for the day. Reports maintenance issues to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up


• Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner in an effort to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage


• Complies with all local, Provincial and federal laws governing driver fitness and hours of service. Complete and maintain DOT logs when applicable


• Maintains a high level of security when emptying consoles and/or collection totes by ensuring all documents are retrieved and the consoles/containers are securely locked


• Services accounts using a hand-held device, ensuring console/containers are barcoded, locations are up to date, and the accuracy of type and quantity of consoles/containers


• Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ confidential material collected and serviced in a timely and accurate manner


• Handles and responds to all customer problems and inquiries expediently and in the best interest of both the customer and WMHS


• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience, preferably in driving Box Trucks and route management


• Valid Driver's License

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


• LiftingPushing


• 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.