Overnight Medical Driver - Charlottesville, VA (Full-Time) M-F 1AM-9AM

MedSpeed • Charlottesville, VA

18h

About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that transports medical supplies and specimens for healthcare organizations nationwide. Medical Drivers spend most of their workday driving a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. The position follows a fixed overnight schedule of Monday through Friday, 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., in Charlottesville, Virginia. Pay is $17.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and on weekends. A $300 sign-on bonus is paid after 60 days of employment.

Drivers use a handheld scanning device to track items, follow operating policies and service schedules, and represent MedSpeed professionally to clients and the public. They load and unload vehicles, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and keep vehicles clean and orderly. Route duties and assignments may change according to client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across the routes to which they may be assigned. The role requires safe and courteous driving, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to meet physical demands including lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, walking long distances, and standing for extended periods.

Candidates must meet the stated age and driving-history requirements, demonstrate reliability and customer service skills, adapt to technology, and follow procedures. Candidates receiving an offer must complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on location and local mandates.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• At least 19 years of age and an active driver’s license held for at least 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, depending on location and local mandates.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and lift items off storage racks.
• Ability to handle varying item weights and physical demands, walk long distances, and stand for long periods.
• Must complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review if offered employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport medical specimens, 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.
• Maintain a professional appearance and interact professionally with clients and the public.
• Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
• Perform duties across assigned routes; route duties and assignments may vary with 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.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans.
• 401(k).
• On-demand pay with early access to earned wages.
• Paid time off.
• Company vehicle; maintenance and gas reimbursement are not the employee’s concern.
• Fixed, predictable schedules.
• $300 sign-on bonus paid after 60 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed