Hybrid Route Driver Non-CDL

Grand Junction, CO, United States (On-site)

Pay Rate: $28.75 per hour. Paid weekly.

Shift: 4/10s weekdays, 6 AM to 7 AM start. Possible Thu off (TBD). Occasional Sat OT in Spring/Summer for special events.
Travel for training: Candidate will need 4 weeks total in Denver (does not have to be concurrent but completed within 8 weeks of hire). First week of training will be in Denver.

The Driver Route Hybrid Non-CDL is able to fill in as a Commercial Non-CDL driver in the WMHS and Medical Waste business, as needed. This position covers routes when other team members are on vacation or sick, including those at remote transfer locations for both WMHS and Medical Waste. They are responsible for providing industry‑leading levels of service to our clients while handling all customer document destruction needs or medical waste removal.

The Route Driver maintains WMHS policies, standards, and practices and ensures adherence to WMHS' Vision, Mission and Values.

• Performs onsite/offsite document destruction of confidential information or pick up and transport medical waste.
• 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.
• May prepare and load trucks to service selected accounts for the delay ensuring enough supplies are added.
• Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day. Ensure 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 Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution (including re‑routes, adjustments in container sizes, training, etc.).
• Performs pre‑trip, post‑trip checks, and driver check‑in on assigned truck, prior to leaving or closing for the day. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow‑up.
• Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage.
• Complies with all local, state and federal laws governing driver fitness and hours of service. Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher for processing. Ensure that the DOT Driver Log is completed, if applicable.
• Maintains a high level of security when emptying consoles and/or collection totes by ensuring all documents are retrieved and the consoles/containers are securely locked. Services accounts using a handheld device, ensuring consoles/containers are barcoded, locations are up to date, and the accuracy of type and quantity of consoles/containers.
• Communicates with Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to route pickups, including address changes, customer not having waste ready for pickup, etc. Ensure that employees covering the specific route are aware of any situations outside the norm to provide the highest level of customer service. Report any problems/issues with accounts to Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the closure of business each day.
• Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ material collected and serviced in a timely and accurate manner.
• Handles and responds to all customer problems and inquiries expediently and in the best interest of both the customer and our business.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip maintenance on assigned truck 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.

• Required Qualifications:
• 3 years’ experience preferably in driving shredded trucks and box trucks.
• Must be 21 or older.
• May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
• Valid Driver's License.
• All CMV drivers must be able to obtain a medical card…