Entech/Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Driver / Medical Waste Processor to join our team in Anchorage, AK!
This person will be driving a company vehicle to medical facilities, picking up medical waste, bringing it back to our facility, documenting and disposing the waste. This position does require heavy lifting.
The schedule is Monday-Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm, a 40 hour work week. The pay will start around $20/hour.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to safely operate a company truck on specified routes to collect waste.
Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 70 pounds.
Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Current medical examiners card or the ability to obtain one.
Valid Driver's License.
Clean driving record.
Strong customer service skills
Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
