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)