Route Service Technician - Medical Waste Driver

Sharps Compliance, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking a Route Service Technician (Box Truck Driver) to service assigned accounts in the Little Rock area. You will operate a 26 ft straight truck, follow DOT/state regulations, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role involves planning routes, loading supplies, safely transporting waste, documenting paperwork, and communicating issues to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of customer service experience; previous route management experience preferred.
• Completion of accredited driving school or one or more years of commercial driving experience.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Route management

Driving experience

Maps reading

Computer skills

Safety boots

Covid vaccine

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking a Route Service Technician (Box Truck Driver) to service assigned accounts in the Little Rock area. You will operate a 26 ft straight truck, follow DOT/state regulations, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role involves planning routes, loading supplies, safely transporting waste, documenting paperwork, and communicating issues to supervisors.