CDL A Driver - Shreveport, LA

VetJobs; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

On-the-job training

Job summary

Waste Management in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Route Driver (On-Site) to support WMHS and Medical Waste operations. The role involves driving trucks, performing waste pickups, and ensuring compliance with safety and DOT regulations while delivering excellent customer service.

Training is provided and a strong safety mindset is required. Ideal candidates have a CDL Class A, forklift certification, and at least 3 years of route-driving experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience, preferably in driving Trucks and Box Trucks.
• Must have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

• Performs onsite/offsite document destruction or pick up and transport medical waste.
• Plans daily schedule based on customers’ needs and route sheets.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip checks on assigned truck and reports maintenance problems.

Skills

Truck driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 4 day work week, Day off to be determined by assigned route, 5am start time

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more 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.

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We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

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We Are Investing in You

• Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

I. Job Summary

The Route Driver Hybrid is able to fill in as a Long Haul CDL-A driver, in the WMHS and Medical Waste business, as needed. This position covers routes when other team members are on vacation or sick, including those team members at remote transfer locations for both WMHS and Medical Waste. They are responsible for providing industry leading levels of service to our clients while taking care of all customer document destruction needs or medical waste removal. The integrity of every Route Driver is essential to maintaining goodwill and building new bonds of trust with our clients. The Route Driver is a member of the Operations team and plays an integral role as the face of WMHS and Medical Waste. The Route Driver maintains all WM policies, standards, and practices and ensures adherence to WM's Vision, Mission and Values

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs onsite/offsite document destruction of confidential information or pick up and transport medical waste
• Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, 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
• May prepare and load trucks to service select accounts for the delay ensuring enough supplies are added
• 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.
• Performs pre-trip, post-trip checks, and driver check-in on assigned truck, prior to leaving or closing for the day. Reports any maintenance problems 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, state and federal laws governing driver fitness and hours of service. 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
• 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
• Communicates with 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
• Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ 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 our business
• 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

Perform Other Duties And Responsibilities, As Assigned

Auto req ID

486665BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

III. Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of Experience, preferably in driving Trucks and Box Trucks
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A

Forklift Certification

• Must be experienced in safe operation of powered industrial trucks (e.g., sit-down, stand-up, reach truck)
• Ability to pass practical forklift operation assessment upon hire
• Ability to pass forklifter certification process within first 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

IV. 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 in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

City: Shreveport

State: Louisiana

Job Category: Driver

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Waste Management