Driver Non-CDL Med

WM; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot Allowance

Job summary

WM is seeking a Medical Waste Route Driver to service assigned accounts, ensuring safe, timely waste pickup and related deliveries. You may transport waste between WM locations and processing sites, with vehicles equipped with camera telematics, ELD and GPS.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, adherence to regulatory rules, and accurate paperwork. A valid license and ability to obtain a medical card are required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience, preferably in driving Box Trucks and route management.
• Valid Driver’s License; may require immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
• Must be able to obtain a medical card.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ waste is picked up in a safe, timely and accurate manner.
• Plan daily schedule based on customers’ needs and review paperwork.
• Follows routing software route schedule and coordinates with Dispatcher.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip maintenance on assigned truck and log hours as required.
• Communicate changes to route pickups to Dispatcher for resolution.

Skills

Box truck driving

Route management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Rate: $38.59

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00am to 4:00pm

Boot Allowance: $250

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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).

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

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

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 rate for this on-site position is $38.59 . 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

Non-Exempt Positions

Non-union:

Full-time: Employees will also receive at least 120 hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and

7 [11, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Part-time: Employees will also receive at least 90 hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and

7 [11, if corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Union: (Complete highlighted information based on applicable CBA. Please work with your HR Business Partner to ensure the information is correct.)

full-time: Employees will also receive at least [number of hours from applicable CBA] hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and [number of hours from applicable CBA] _ paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Part-time: Employees will also receive at least [number of hours from applicable CBA] _ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _[number of hours from applicable CBA] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Exempt positions:

Employees will also receive discretionary paid time off, up to 80 hours of paid sick time per year, and 7 [10, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances. Additionally, the Company has a leave pay policy that provides for up to 4 weeks of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying leave

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran