Driver-San Diego

Antech Diagnostics•Fountain Valley, CA

About The Position

The Driver safely and efficiently transports specimens from hospitals to the laboratory while providing superior customer support. The role involves preparing routes and equipment, delivering specimens and client supplies on time, maintaining specimen integrity, following scheduled routes while accommodating special pickups, and using logistics software to report pickups or issues. Drivers must operate their own vehicle safely, maintain an acceptable driving record and valid license, communicate with the Transportation Supervisor about route issues, and represent Antech professionally. The role also requires compliance with safety, timekeeping, attendance, and other company policies and processes. The position is based in San Diego. The specified shift is Sunday from 2–9 p.m. and Monday–Wednesday and Friday–Saturday from 4 p.m.–12 a.m. Target pay is $20 per hour, with $0.76 per mile reimbursed for use of a personal vehicle. Most work time is spent operating a motor vehicle, with work also taking place in a laboratory environment where biohazards may be present. The position is performed under close to moderate supervision and may involve potential exposure to agents that can cause zoonotic disease and potentially hazardous chemicals. Antech describes itself as a veterinary diagnostics company and offers an industry-competitive benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 36 months of driving experience, as evidenced by a current Motor Vehicle Report.
Good interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Neat, professional appearance.
Clean driving record.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with clients, supervisors, and peers.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds, and to carry up to 15 pounds for several minutes at a time.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, sitting, walking, and driving; fine hand dexterity and steadiness; balancing; bending or kneeling; pushing or pulling; and reaching or twisting.
Ability to maintain visual attention to detail and see well in limited-light scenarios.

Responsibilities

Follow the Driver and Safety Handbook policies and protocols.
Prepare routes, including coolers, ice packs, biopsy bags, and the vehicle checklist.
Deliver client supplies and specimens to the appropriate destination on time.
Maintain specimen integrity, including using a specimen carry bag when transporting specimens from client offices or lockboxes to the vehicle.
Complete routes efficiently and on time, following the scheduled sequence while accommodating special pickups.
Use logistics software for route pickups; enter data and take photos as required to notify management of pickups or issues.
Operate a vehicle safely and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record within company guidelines.
Start routes with the required equipment and tools, including a carry bag, coolers, cellphone, keys, door hangers, and reports.
Complete a late return form when actual time of arrival exceeds estimated time of arrival.
Complete and use “We Were Here, But No Specimens Available” tags.
Interact with clients courteously and professionally.
Communicate route issues to the Transportation Supervisor.
Represent Antech positively and comply with processes and policies, including timekeeping, attendance, punctuality, and safety requirements.
Assist with other duties relevant to transportation services.
Ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns or violations of company policy or ethical standards.