Class B Driver - 1st Shift 5AM to 3PM

Daniels Health•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is seeking a customer-focused Class B Driver to collect sharps and medical waste containers from healthcare customer locations and provide reliable service across the Memphis, Tennessee area. The position operates a 26-foot box truck and involves safely collecting, delivering, storing, loading, unloading, and organizing medical waste containers according to customer schedules and route needs. Drivers communicate schedule changes, provide strong customer service, and comply with Department of Transportation requirements, including logging hours and participating in roadside inspections. The role also requires pushing and pulling a four-wheeled cart weighing up to 200 pounds. This is a permanent, full-time position of 45 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The stated rate is $24.50 per hour and is non-negotiable. Overtime opportunities are available. Full-time roles receive benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one. The employer provides safety systems and regulated waste collection services to hospitals and other healthcare customers. Its services support needlestick-injury prevention and infection control, and the company treats and disposes of medical waste at facilities across the United States.

Requirements

Class B commercial driver's license.
Clean driving record and valid DOT medical card.
At least 3 years of experience operating a 26-foot box truck.
Pass the 7-year FADV review in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations.
Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections.
Can-do attitude and strong customer focus.
Proven longevity in past employment.
Touch freight experience.

Nice To Haves

Background in soiled linens.
Background handling ice, liquor, or pallets of food product.
Background in municipal waste.
Background in medical or office equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a 26-foot box truck safely.
Safely collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers at customer locations.
Provide strong customer service and build positive customer relationships.
Complete deliveries according to the schedule and clearly communicate changes.
Load and unload the truck and organize it according to schedule needs.
Comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.
Push and pull a four-wheeled cart weighing up to 200 pounds.