What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical and Hazardous Waste Hauler Class C position at Medical Biowaste Solutions Inc?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Summary
The Medical & Hazardous Waste Hauler (Class C) is responsible for the safe, compliant collection and transportation of regulated medical waste, hazardous waste, and universal waste from customer facilities to permitted transfer, treatment, or disposal facilities within California. This position operates non-CDL vehicles and requires strict compliance with the California Medical Waste Management Act (MWMA), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Cal/OSHA, and applicable DOT regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Transportation & Operations
- Safely operate company Class C (non-CDL) vehicles in accordance with company policy and California vehicle codes
- Perform scheduled waste pickups from healthcare facilities, laboratories, veterinary clinics, assisted living facilities, and commercial customers
- Load, secure, and transport regulated waste in compliance with Title 22 CCR, MWMA, and company procedures
- Deliver waste to permitted transfer stations, treatment facilities, or disposal sites
- Maintain route efficiency while adhering to regulatory and safety requirements
Compliance & Documentation
- Accurately complete and maintain California medical waste tracking documents, hazardous waste manifests (when applicable), and internal chain-of-custody records
- Verify waste characterization, labeling, container integrity, and segregation prior to transport
- Comply with CDPH Medical Waste Management Act, DTSC hazardous waste regulations, Cal/OSHA standards, and DOT 49 CFR as applicable to Class C operations
- Use electronic manifesting and routing systems when required
Safety & Equipment
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with company and California safety standards
- Properly wear and maintain required PPE (gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, etc.)
- Follow company spill response and exposure control plans in accordance with Cal/OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (8 CCR §5193)
- Immediately report spills, exposures, accidents, or compliance concerns
Customer Interaction
- Provide professional, courteous service at customer locations
- Communicate discrepancies, access issues, or compliance concerns to dispatch or management
- Represent the company in a professional and compliant manner at all times
Required Qualifications
- Valid California Class C driver’s license
- Clean driving record and ability to meet insurance requirements
- Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and physical as required
- Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs
- Willingness to complete required California medical waste and hazardous waste training
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling regulated medical waste or hazardous waste in California
- Familiarity with CDPH, DTSC, and MWMA requirements
- Experience completing California medical waste tracking documents or hazardous waste manifests
- HazMat awareness training (company-provided if needed)
Physical & Work Environment
- Frequent lifting, bending, standing, and walking
- Exposure to regulated medical and hazardous waste with proper PPE and training
- Indoor and outdoor work environments, including healthcare and industrial facilities
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid training and required regulatory certifications
- Company-provided PPE, uniforms, and equipment
- Paid time off and benefits package (where applicable)
Salary : $23 - $27