CDL Shuttle Truck Driver (Des Moines IA)

Daniels Health•Des Moines, IA

18h

About The Position

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is seeking a customer-focused Class A driver to transport sharps and medical waste containers between designated locations for disposal. The role serves the Shakopee/Des Moines locations and involves operating tractor-trailers, including vehicles up to 53 feet, along a scheduled route. Drivers collect, deliver, store, load, and unload medical waste containers; organize the truck according to the schedule; and provide timely, safe service while communicating changes or challenges. The work involves heavy lifting and compliance with DOT requirements, including logging hours and roadside inspections. The listed route generally runs Monday through Thursday, with an estimated 42–45-hour work week. Friday may be available as needed for an additional round trip and is described as pure overtime. The posting also describes the role as Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 AM start and flexible hours. A 10-hour hotel break is scheduled during the Monday route. The company provides a modern, well-maintained vehicle fleet, PPE beyond standard levels for safe medical-waste handling, and staff safety training. This is a full-time, permanent position paying $29.00 per hour. Full-time roles include benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one. The company describes itself as a healthcare service provider focused on safety systems and regulated-waste collection, aiming to improve infection control and reduce needlestick injuries and customers’ environmental footprints. Background checks and drug testing are part of the post-offer hiring process. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

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

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 up to 53 feet.
Complete deliveries according to schedule and clearly communicate changes or challenges.
Load and unload containers.
Prioritize and organize the truck according to the schedule and needs.
Manage routes as directed by leadership and deliver timely, efficient, and effective service.
Comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.
Perform heavy lifting.