Route Driver Class DZ (Spare)

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Position Purpose:
Responsible for servicing assigned LQ (Large Quantity) and SQ (Small Quantity) accounts in the most professional way, ensuring that customers’ needs are met on a continual basis for various waste pickup and supply delivery. Always provides the highest level of customer service possible. May also transport waste from either a Stericycle location or customer location to a transfer location or processing location.

• Key Job Activities:
  Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ waste is picked up in a 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.
  May prepare and load trucks to service select accounts for the delay ensuring enough supplies are added.
  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 on a daily basis, communicating any issues to the 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 vehicles 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 the 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.
  Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Education and Experience:
  Education equivalent to graduation from high school, or the equivalent in related work experience, interact professionally with various levels of internal/external customers, and portray a strong professional appearance and attitude at all times and in all situations.
  One or more years (s) of related experience driving vehicles from at least 5 tons and completion of an accredited driving school is preferred.
  Must possess a valid driver’s license (Class DZ) from the country, province, or region they reside in for the position they are applying for (no revocations or current suspensions of license). A commercial driver’s license must be in possession.
  Must have a clean driving record.
  May require mandatory immunizations and credentials based on customer requirements.
  Ability to use handheld computer devices.
  Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicles.  Requires constant mental and visual attention relative to the safe operation of the vehicle.