CDL Shuttle Driver - 3k Sign On Bonus!

Daniels Health • Des Moines, IA

2d

About The Position

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is hiring a full-time, permanent Class A driver for its Shakopee/Des Moines operation. The driver transports sharps and medical waste containers between designated locations for disposal, including handling loads and organizing the truck according to the route and schedule. The role involves operating vehicles up to 53-foot tractor trailers, providing customer service, and complying with Department of Transportation requirements.

The posted route runs Monday through Thursday between Des Moines, Iowa, and locations including Sturtevant and Tomah, Wisconsin, and Shakopee, Minnesota. The schedule is described as a 42–45-hour work week, with a possible Friday round trip on an as-needed, overtime basis. The employer also describes the role as typically Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 a.m. start and flexible hours. A hotel break is scheduled on the Monday route. The position pays $29 per hour and offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments after 30 and 90 days.

The company describes its work as an essential healthcare service and says it provides modern, well-maintained vehicles, PPE beyond the standard for safe medical-waste handling, and staff safety training. Full-time roles receive benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one. The company conducts background checks and drug testing after an offer and may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process; final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Requirements

• Class A commercial driver's license and hazardous-materials certification.
• Delivery experience operating a 53-foot tractor trailer.
• Driving experience in an industry involving manual handling.
• Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections.
• Confidence with Level 1 through Level 3 road checks.
• On-time delivery practices.
• Flexible, can-do attitude and strong customer focus.
• Proven longevity in past employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect, deliver, and store medical-waste containers at designated locations.
• Provide strong customer service and build positive customer relationships.
• Operate vehicles safely, including tractor trailers as large as 53 feet.
• Complete deliveries on schedule and clearly communicate changes or challenges.
• Load and unload containers.
• Prioritize and organize the truck according to the schedule and operational needs.
• Manage routes under leadership direction and deliver timely, efficient service.
• Comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.
• Perform heavy lifting.

Benefits

• Full-time roles receive benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one.
• A $3,000 sign-on bonus, with $1,000 paid after 30 days and $2,000 after 90 days.
• Access to overtime.
• Modern, well-maintained vehicle fleet and PPE for safe handling of medical waste.

What This Job Offers

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