Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.50
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
401k plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Stericycle is a U.S.-based business-to-business services company and a leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protect people and brands, promote health and well-being, and safeguard the environment. Since its founding over 30 years ago, Stericycle has evolved from a small start-up specializing in medical waste management into a recognized leader across various complex and highly regulated sectors. The company serves healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of all sizes, helping customers tackle complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise identity security. Stericycle is committed to operating in a safe, responsible, and sustainable... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of driving experience preferably with shred/box trucks
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid standard driver's license Class D or above with an excellent driving record
- Ability to obtain and retain a valid Medical Examiner Card
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow highway traffic signs and respond to inquiries
- Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Must comply with federal, state, and local waste transportation regulations
- Willingness to work a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts and early start time
- Physical ability to handle loading and unloading waste containers
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 6 months of experience in route management or driving shred/box trucks preferred
- Valid Class D or higher driver's license with excellent driving record
- Ability to obtain and retain a valid Medical Examiner Card
- Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and respond to official inquiries
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding medical waste transportation
- Ability to use electronic logging devices and GPS systems
Job Duties
- 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, state, 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 Stericycle 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, state, and local rules and regulations before transporting
- Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily, communicating any issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution
- Ensures waste, supplies, and material handling equipment are secured prior to operating the vehicle on a 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 Stericycle 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 trucks 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
- Performs other duties and responsibilities, as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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