Medical Delivery Driver - Part Time Weekends

MedSpeed • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide to transport medical supplies and specimens. The Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver helps deliver medical materials while contributing to a team culture built around teamwork, integrity, dependability, and growth.

Most of the workday is spent driving a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. The role requires operating a handheld scanning device, following operating procedures and service schedules, loading and unloading vehicles, conducting vehicle inspections, and maintaining a professional and safe driving presence. Duties and routes vary according to client and business needs, and employees must be able to perform duties across assigned routes.

This is a part-time weekend position in Bakersfield, California, with Saturday and Sunday availability required. Weekend routes receive a $1 per hour shift differential. The stated rate is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver's license for 3 years.
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
• Familiarity with and ability to adapt to technology.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
• Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
• Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent driving history.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on location and local mandates.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, handle varying item weights and physical demands, and lift items off storage racks.
• Comfort walking long distances and standing for long periods.
• Saturday and Sunday availability.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
• Operate a handheld scanning device to accurately track items throughout the transportation cycle.
• Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
• Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interaction.
• Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly vehicle.
• Perform duties across assigned routes, which may vary or change according to client and business needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
• Help build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.

Benefits

• Training provided through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account plans.
• 401(k).
• On-demand pay with early access to earned wages.
• Paid time off.
• Company vehicle, with no need to cover maintenance or gas reimbursement.
• Fixed schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed