CDL Driver - Mobile Blood Collection Team - Gilbert, AZ

VetJobs • Gilbert, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking CDL drivers to support its mobile blood collection team in Gilbert, Arizona. The role combines commercial driving with blood-drive setup and breakdown, donor service, and blood collection support. Paid training is provided, including phlebotomy training; prior healthcare experience is not required. Team members transport equipment to community blood drives, interact with donors, develop healthcare skills, and help deliver lifesaving blood products. Schedules are provided two to three weeks in advance and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. 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 Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with a good driving record.
• DOT certification; ability to pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one-year duration.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs; good manual dexterity; ability to sit or stand for long periods; and ability to adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes.
• Position may require a minimum height of 60 inches to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving large vehicles.
• Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience, such as CNA, MA, or EMT experience.
• Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment to community blood drives and help deliver lifesaving blood products.
• Load and unload equipment, and set up and break down mobile blood-drive operations.
• Build relationships with volunteer blood donors and provide excellent customer service.
• Complete paid training to perform blood collections and support donor care.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• 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% company match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Paid training, including phlebotomy training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED