Medical Delivery Driver - Elmhurst, IL $17.25 hrly

MedSpeed•Elmhurst, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide to transport medical supplies and specimens. The Medical Delivery Driver, also referred to as a Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver, transports healthcare-related materials while providing professional, safe, and reliable service. Most of the workday is spent driving a company-owned vehicle. The position is based in Elmhurst, Illinois, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 3:45 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Hours worked after 10:00 p.m. receive an additional $1.00 per hour. The stated hourly rate is $17.25. MedSpeed provides training through its Blue Shirt Certified program and describes opportunities for career advancement. The company also emphasizes teamwork, integrity, dependable service, and a collaborative workplace culture. Routes and duties depend on client and business needs; drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes, which may change over time.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver's license for at least 3 years.
Have an excellent driving history.
Demonstrate dependability and reliability.
Have strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be familiar with technology and able to adapt to it.
Be able to follow procedures closely.
Be able to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
Pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening.
Drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination when required by location and local mandates.
Regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, lift items off storage racks, and meet varying physical demands.
Be comfortable walking long distances and standing for long periods.
Participate in and pass a third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination.
Complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
Use a handheld scanning device to accurately track items throughout the transportation cycle.
Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
Present a professional image when interacting with clients and the public.
Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
Drive safely and courteously.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
Perform duties across assigned routes as client and business needs require; route assignments may change.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
Help build and maintain a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.