Waste transportation technician vs driver/material handler

Differences between waste transportation technician and driver/material handler duties and responsibilities

Waste transportation technician example responsibilities.

• Skil in reading and measuring cardiac rhythm strips, blood glucose , 12 leads EKG.
• Prepare to independently calm patients waking from anesthesia during transportation and to assist medical professionals during any number of medical emergencies.
• Work independently, using judgment and discretion in making decisions that directly impact facility compliance.

Driver/material handler example responsibilities.

• Manage temporary staff doing warehouse work and train and test them in order to receive forklift certification per OSHA.
• Load and unload LTL freight from inbound and outbound trailers.
• Operate forklifts in transferring loading and unloading materials in LTL.
• Pick and audit hazmat and international orders.
• Handle emergency hazmat situations requiring quick decision making skills.
• Stack and move pallets from different lines with different products documenting quantity and quality while participating in a team environment.
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