CDL A Long Haul Route Driver - Long term Career Opportunity!

Company: Stericycle
Location: Irvington
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Are you looking to kickstart your career?
Maybe you re rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change?
Stericycle is hiring now! We, as an essential business, are on the front lines as supporting the healthcare industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This means that, in addition to our generous benefits, our team members enjoy better job stability and opportunities for advancement.
We ve also updated our policies and training to ensure that all of our team members can safely serve our customers.
We protect what matters. Position Purpose:
Responsible for transporting waste from a Stericycle location or customer location, to another Stericycle transfer location or processing location.
All Company assigned vehicles are equipped with camera telematics which include inside and outside cameras.
In addition, all vehicles are equipped with ELD (electronic logging device) and GPS (global positioning system).
Key Job Activities: Manages assigned routes ensuring that waste is transported in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
o Responsible for picking up and transporting waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
o Follows routing software route schedule
o Plans daily schedule based on Stericycle or customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc.
provided by Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
o Communicates any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for resolution.
o Ensures load is secured and placarded if required prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
o May require loading and securing material or unloading truck at various customer sites.
o Must be able to push/pull light or heavy objects.
Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher, at the time of debriefing, for processing.
Communicates with Stericycle Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to pickups.
Driver is expected to provide the highest level of customer service at all times.
Reports any problems/issues with accounts to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
Performs a documented pre-trip inspection on vehicles prior to leaving yard to commence route.
Performs a documented post-trip inspection on vehicles prior to being debriefed for the day.
Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for follow-up.
Ensures all defects have been corrected prior to operating the vehicles again.
Use of ELD (electronic logging device) and Geotab to log hours per DOT guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Education:

Required Education: in High School or Equivalent
Experience (North America & LATAM):
High School Diploma, Driving School or equivalent.
1+ Years of Experience driving tractor trailer required.
Previous route experience a plus. Maintains current Class A Commercial Driver s License (CDL), with an excellent driving record.
Doubles, Triples Endorsements a plus Demonstrates ability to read a map and follow turn by turn direction on electronic devices.
Demonstrates general computer skills and knowledge of internet.
May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicle.
Experience (EMEAA): Certifications and/or Licenses:
Medical Examiners Certification
Commercial Driver's License A (CDL A)



Benefits:


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Stericycle offers a competitive salary and full benefits package including tuition reimbursement and job specific certifications included but not limited to forklift certification.PandoLogic.Category: Transportation, Keywords: Class A Driver

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