Medical Delivery Driver - Overnight Weekends 9PM - 5:30AM

MedSpeed•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

MedSpeed is hiring a part-time Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver in Bakersfield, California, for overnight weekend routes, Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. The role pays $18.50 per hour, with a $1-per-hour shift differential for weekend routes. The driver spends most of the shift in a company-owned vehicle transporting medical specimens, records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. The role requires accurate scanning and tracking of items, following operating policies and schedules, loading and unloading vehicles, conducting vehicle inspections, and maintaining a clean vehicle. Drivers represent MedSpeed professionally and work collaboratively with teammates and clients. Route duties and assignments may vary according to client and business needs. MedSpeed provides training through its Blue Shirt Certified program. The company describes opportunities for career advancement, fixed schedules, and a team-oriented culture. Candidates must meet the stated driving, reliability, screening, and physical requirements.

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 working with and adapting to technology.
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
Ability to pass an initial and random drug and alcohol screen.
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 depending on location and local mandates.
Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to handle varying item weights and physical demands, including lifting items off storage racks.
Comfort walking long distances and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport medical specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
Use a hand-held scanning device to accurately track items through 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 with appropriate equipment.
Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
Perform duties across assigned routes as needed; route duties and assignments may change based on client and business needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
Help build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.