Medical Waste Route Tech | Safe Driver & Customer Focused

Sharps Compliance, Inc.; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company-provided uniforms

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Stay-On bonus

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services in Louisiana seeks a Route Service Technician (Box Truck Driver) to service assigned accounts and transport medical waste safely while complying with DOT rules and safety policies.

You will operate a 26 ft straight truck, plan routes, load supplies, and maintain excellent customer service. Paid training, uniforms, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, PTO after 90 days, and a Stay-On bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of customer service experience; route management experience preferred.
• Completion of accredited driving school or 1+ year of commercial driving.
• Current driver’s license with excellent driving record; CDL Class “B” preferred but not required.
• Current Medical Examiner’s Certification (MEC).
• Ability to read maps and demonstrate good computer skills.
• Regularly carry 25-50 lbs, occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Age 25 years or older with driving experience.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Safety toe work boots with slip-resistant soles and a Bluetooth headphone system required.
• Covid vaccine preferred; may require mandatory immunizations and customer credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Plan daily schedules based on customer needs by reviewing manifests, route sheets, and other documentation provided by supervisors or dispatchers.
• Prepare and load trucks with necessary supplies for daily service as required.
• Ensure customer waste is properly packaged and ready for transport.
• Deliver the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts and communicate any issues to supervisors or dispatchers.
• Secure waste, supplies, and equipment prior to operating the vehicle on public roads.
• Complete all required paperwork legibly and accurately, including DOT Driver Logs if applicable.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Adapt to fast-paced and changing work environments while maintaining safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Map reading

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Driving knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services in Louisiana seeks a Route Service Technician (Box Truck Driver) to service assigned accounts and transport medical waste safely while complying with DOT rules and safety policies.

You will operate a 26 ft straight truck, plan routes, load supplies, and maintain excellent customer service. Paid training, uniforms, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, PTO after 90 days, and a Stay-On bonus are offered.