CDL B Driver

WM; City of Dunkirk (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Boot Allowance

Zusammenfassung

WM is seeking a Medical Waste Route Driver in the Dunkirk area. The role requires a CDL B, clean driving record, English proficiency, and strong safety and customer-service orientation. You will service assigned waste pickup routes, ensure compliance with regulations, and document all activities. Training and benefits are provided.

The position operates on a Monday–Friday schedule with a 5:00am start, offering competitive hourly pay and a boot allowance to support on-site work.

Qualifikationen

• CDL Class B license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to interact with the public.
• 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or box truck.
• Must be able to obtain a medical card by a certified medical examiner.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–3 years of CDL B route driving preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage routes to ensure on-time waste pickup following safety, regulatory rules, and customer needs.
• Pick up and transport waste safely according to federal, state, and local rules.
• Follow routing software and plan daily schedules using provided manifests and route sheets.
• Prepare paperwork, load supplies and equipment, and secure waste for transport.
• Maintain legible, accurate paperwork and complete DOT driver logs if applicable.
• Communicate route changes or issues to supervisor or dispatcher for quick resolution.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and coordinate with maintenance.

Kenntnisse

CDL B

English proficiency

Safety focus

Customer service

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Routing software

ELD device

Geotab GPS

Jobbeschreibung

Pay Rate: $24.00

Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00am start.

Boot Allowance: $250

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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. Provides the highest level of customer service possible at all times. 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, efficient and accurate manner
• o Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations
• o Follows routing software route schedule
• o 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
• o Prepares paperwork, load supplies, load and secure waste and load / unload trucks while servicing customer accounts
• o 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
• o 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.
• o 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 per DOT guidelines
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 6 months of experience, preferably in driving a commercial motor vehicle or box trucks
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an excellent driving record
• All CMV/CDL drivers must be able to obtain a medical card by a certified medical examiner

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Prefer at least 2-3 years of experience with driving CDL B trucks and route driving

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.

Pay : The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $24/hr. 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.

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.

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