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Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
Newark, DE
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Experienced Medical Waste Route Driver - Medium Duty Box Truck
Pay: $21–$25/hr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Newark, DE (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026
Job Description
Job Summary Drive a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds. Manages all activities related to operations related to providing supply deliveries, regulated medical waste and recycling services. Responsibilities and Duties Reviews work orders, route sheets, customer requests and records type and scope of service to be performed. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Maintain logs of working hours, following applicable state and federal regulations. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons to transport and deliver supplies, waste, or other materials. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collected waste Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs. Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage. Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary. Remove debris from loaded trailers. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time Competencies Planning/Organizing
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives. Problem Solving
Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason. Oral Communication
Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication
Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Quality
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Job Qualifications and Requirements High school diploma or equivalent education 3 years related job experience
REQUIRED
License:
Valid state driver's license and clean driving record Clean Federal Background Check US DOT Physical Government Fingerprinting Skills Ability to actively engage in conversations with clients Attention to detail Meets challenges resourcefully Exhibits patience and persistence in the face of obstacles Gathers and analyzes data skillfully Adapts very well to change and inconsistency in the workplace Critical Thinking Coordination Time Management Complex Problem Solving Service Orientation Judgment and Decision Making Operation Monitoring Troubleshooting Equipment Maintenance Benefits Full Healthcare & dental coverage. 401K available after 1 year of employment
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00
$25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a clean driving record?
Experience:
20-26ft medium-size box truck: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)