Lead CDL Driver - 2nd Shift 6PM to 2AM

Daniels Health•Gardena, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is hiring a Lead Class A Driver for its medical waste treatment facility in Gardena, California. The role combines supervision of the transport team with hands-on work, including checking in containers, verifying paperwork, moving and unloading waste containers, operating a forklift to load an autoclave, and safely collecting, delivering, and storing medical waste containers. The position involves operating straight trucks and tractor trailers up to 53 feet long and delivering attentive, timely service to customers. This is a direct-hire, full-time position working Monday through Friday on the second shift, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The schedule is described as 40–50 hours per week, with overtime opportunities. The stated pay is $30–$32 per hour. Benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave are provided to full-time employees from day one. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart provides safety systems and medical waste collection services to healthcare organizations, and treats medical waste at facilities across the United States. Its stated focus is on quality and safety, reducing needlestick injuries, supporting infection control, and reducing environmental burden.

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 company's 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise the transport team and ensure deliveries are made in a timely manner.
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.
Operate straight trucks and tractor trailers safely, including vehicles up to 26 and 53 feet long.
Make on-time deliveries and clearly communicate changes or challenges.
Load and unload freight, and prioritize and organize the truck according to the schedule and business needs.
Manage routes according to business needs and deliver timely, efficient, and effective service.
Comply with DOT regulations, including logging hours and completing roadside inspections.
Check in containers, verify paperwork, move and unload waste containers, and operate a forklift to load an autoclave.