Class A Driver Lead

Daniels Health • Salt Lake City, UT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Driver Lead will help establish and lead a team of drivers at Daniels Health & Sharpsmart’s new Salt Lake City location. The role combines driving and customer service with supporting the Transport Supervisor in daily operations and providing oversight of the driving team. Drivers collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers at customer locations while following safe handling practices and applicable DOT regulations. The position is full-time and permanent, with approximately 40 or more hours per week. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with starts between 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. The role is based at 2950 S 900 W, South Salt Lake, Utah. Pay is a fixed $30 per hour, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments. The employer describes its fleet as modern and well-maintained and provides PPE and staff training.

Requirements

• Class A commercial driver's license, a clean driving record, and a valid medical card.
• Hazmat endorsement or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift 50–75 pounds, and push or pull 100–250 pounds as applicable to the role.
• Willingness to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week.
• Experience performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations.
• Three years of driving experience with tractor-trailers and/or straight trucks.
• Registration with DACH.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and lead a team of drivers at the new Salt Lake City location.
• Assist the Transport Supervisor with daily operations and oversight of the driving team.
• Train new drivers.
• Safely collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers at customer locations.
• Provide strong customer service and build positive customer relationships.
• Operate straight trucks and tractor-trailers safely, including vehicles up to 26 and 53 feet long.
• Complete deliveries on schedule and communicate changes or challenges clearly.
• Load and unload vehicles, and 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 as required.

Benefits

• Sick leave and vacation leave from day one for full-time roles.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Stable, consistent work hours.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus, with $1,000 paid after 30 days and $2,000 after 90 days.
• Competitive fixed pay of $30 per hour.
• Modern, well-maintained vehicle fleet, above-standard PPE, and staff safety training.

What This Job Offers

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