Medical Waste Route Driver Class A CDL Required

Stericycle Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care program

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a driver to transport waste safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience and must maintain a Class A CDL. Responsibilities include managing routes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing excellent customer service. This full-time position offers a range of benefits, including health care and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience driving tractor trailer required.
• Maintains current Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an excellent driving record.
• Demonstrates ability to read a map and follow electronic directions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting waste safely according to all regulations.
• Manages assigned routes ensuring timely and accurate waste transport.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Driving skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for transporting waste from a Stericycle location or customer location, to another Stericycle transfer location or processing location.

Key Job Activities:

• Manages assigned routes ensuring that waste is transported in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
• Responsible for picking up and transporting waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Follows routing software route schedule
• Plans daily schedule based on Stericycle or customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Communicates any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for resolution.
• Ensures load is secured and placarded if required prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
• May require loading and securing material or unloading truck at various customer sites.
• Must be able to push/pull light or heavy objects.
• Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher, at the time of debriefing, for processing.
• Communicates with Stericycle Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to pickups. Driver is expected to provide the highest level of customer service at all times. Reports any problems/issues with accounts to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
• Performs a documented pre-trip inspection on vehicles prior to leaving yard to commence route. Performs a documented post-trip inspection on vehicles prior to being debriefed for the day. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for follow-up. Ensures all defects have been corrected prior to operating the vehicles again.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Experience:

1+ Years of Experience driving tractor trailer required. Previous route experience a plus.
Maintains current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with an excellent driving record.
Doubles, Triples Endorsements a plus
Demonstrates ability to read a map and follow turn by turn direction on electronic devices.
Demonstrates general computer skills and knowledge of internet.
May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicle.

Certifications and/or Licenses:

Medical Examiners Certification

Commercial Driver's License A (CDL A)

Schedule:

Start Time: 4am

Monday - Friday

Location: 1310 Michigan St, Gary, IN 46408

Benefits:

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities. We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members.