CDL Driver - Mobile Blood Collection Team
About The Position
The American Red Cross is hiring a CDL driver for its mobile blood collection team. The role combines commercial driving with blood-drive setup and support. The organization provides paid training in blood collection and donor care; no healthcare experience is required. Team members transport equipment to community blood drives, interact with donors, and help deliver lifesaving blood products. The position is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, and schedules are provided two to three weeks in advance. Work schedules may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, and overnight travel may be required in select locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills.
- Current, valid driver's license and a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with a good driving record.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs; good manual dexterity; and ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes.
- May need to meet a minimum height of 60 inches to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
- DOT certification may be required in some locations; when required, must pass the applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification valid for at least one year.
Nice To Haves
- Experience driving large vehicles.
- Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience, such as CNA, MA, or EMT experience.
- Prior leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive Red Cross vehicles and transport equipment to community blood drives.
- Load and unload equipment, and help set up and break down mobile blood drives.
- Build relationships with volunteer blood donors and provide excellent customer service.
- Complete paid training to perform blood collections and support donor care.
- Follow safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Help deliver lifesaving blood products to patients.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure.
- 11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays.
- 401(k) with up to 6% match.
- Paid family leave.
- Employee assistance.
- Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
- Service awards and recognition.
- Paid phlebotomy training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
