Box Truck Driver - Medical Waste Containers

Daniels Health • Shakopee, MN

1d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Class B driver to operate a box truck of up to 26 feet in the Shakopee, Minnesota area. The driver collects sharps and medical waste containers from healthcare customer locations, delivers a high level of customer service, and supports safe and timely medical waste collection operations.

This is a permanent, full-time position of 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday, approximately 5 a.m. until the route is finished. The position pays a set rate of $28 per hour, or $30 per hour for drivers with a HAZMAT endorsement. New hires are offered a $3,000 sign-on bonus: $1,000 after 30 days of employment and $2,000 after 90 days.

Daniels Health provides safety systems and regulated waste collection services for hospitals and other healthcare customers. The company collects and treats medical waste at facilities across the United States, with a focus on safety, infection control, preventing needlestick injuries, and reducing customers’ environmental footprint.

Requirements

• Class B commercial driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Delivery experience operating a 26-foot box truck.
• Driving experience in an industry involving manual handling.
• Experience conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Flexible, can-do attitude and strong customer focus.
• Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections.
• Confidence with Level 1 through Level 3 road checks.
• Proven longevity in past employment.
• On-time delivery practices.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting.

Nice To Haves

• HAZMAT endorsement, which qualifies the driver for the $30 per hour rate.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers at customer locations.
• Provide strong customer service and build positive customer relationships.
• Operate vehicles safely, including box trucks up to 26 feet.
• Complete deliveries according to schedule and clearly communicate changes or challenges.
• Load and unload containers, and prioritize and organize the truck according to the schedule and operational needs.
• Manage a route as directed by leadership and deliver timely, efficient, and effective service.
• Comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.

Benefits

• A $3,000 sign-on bonus for new hires, paid as $1,000 after 30 days and $2,000 after 90 days.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one for full-time roles.
• Job stability in an essential, non-seasonal healthcare service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed