Lead CDL Driver - 2nd Shift 6PM to 2AM
About The Position
Daniels Health is hiring a Lead Class A Driver for its medical waste treatment facility in Gardena, California. The role includes supervising the transport team and coordinating timely deliveries, checking containers and paperwork, handling medical waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The position involves driving straight trucks and tractor trailers up to 53 feet long, organizing and loading the truck according to schedules and business needs, and providing careful, customer-focused service. The role is a direct-hire, full-time position working Monday through Friday on the second shift, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, for 40–50 hours per week. The listed pay is $30–$32 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. Full-time roles include benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of previous lead experience.
- Class A commercial driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Valid DOT medical card.
- At least 3 years of experience operating straight trucks or tractor trailers up to 53 feet.
- Pass the 7-year FADV review in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections.
- Can-do attitude and strong customer focus.
- Proven longevity in past employment.
- Touch freight experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the transport team and ensure deliveries are made on time.
- Maintain high customer-service standards and attention to detail during deliveries.
- Manage training and assist employees and new hires.
- Safely collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers.
- Provide customer service and patience when working with customers.
- Safely operate straight trucks and tractor trailers up to 53 feet long.
- Make timely deliveries and communicate changes or challenges clearly.
- Load and unload vehicles, prioritizing and organizing the truck according to schedules and business needs.
- Manage routes according to business needs and deliver timely, efficient, and effective service.
- Comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.
- Check containers and paperwork, move and unload designated waste containers, and operate a forklift to load an autoclave.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations.
Benefits
- Benefits for full-time roles from day one
- Sick leave from day one
- Vacation leave from day one
- Opportunities for overtime
- Job stability as an essential, non-seasonal healthcare service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
