Medical Waste/Sharps Class A Driver (5AM to 3PM) 6362

Daniels Health•Grand Junction, CO

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a safety-focused, customer-oriented Class A Driver to support our operations across the Grand Junction, CO area. In this role, your primary focus is driving, transporting medical waste and sharps containers to and from healthcare facilities. As part of the role, you’ll also spend approximately 12 hours per week inside hospital environments, physically exchanging containers and supporting clinical teams. This position offers steady hours, independence on your route, access to overtime, and strong benefits, all within an essential, purpose-driven industry.

Requirements

Valid Class A license WITH hazmat endorsement with a clean driving record and current DOT medical card
Minimum 6 months experience driving tractor trailers and/or straight trucks
Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections
Confidence completing Level 1–3 DOT road checks
Proven reliability and longevity in past employment
Willingness to work full-time hours (approximately 45–50 hours per week)
Comfortable working inside hospitals and clinical environments
Flexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer service mindset
Commitment to safe, on-time delivery practices

Responsibilities

Operate straight trucks and tractor trailers ranging from 26’ to 53’
Safely collect, transport, and store medical waste and sharps containers
Manage assigned routes as directed by leadership, ensuring on-time, efficient service
Complete deliveries according to schedule and proactively communicate challenges or changes
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Comply with all DOT regulations, including hours logging and roadside inspections
Travel once per week to Denver for trailer exchange (no overnights)
Work inside hospital facilities exchanging full and empty medical waste and sharps containers
Push/pull loaded carts and handle containers through clinical and non-clinical areas
Follow strict infection control, safety, and compliance protocols
Interact professionally with hospital staff in fast-paced healthcare environments
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and correct container placement
Loading and unloading containers
Prioritizing and organizing your truck based on route and schedule
Heavy lifting required as part of daily duties