Waste Commercial Box Truck Driver - 1st Shift 6AM

Daniels Health•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is seeking a customer-focused driver to operate a 26-foot box truck in the Ellenwood, Georgia area. The driver collects sharps and medical waste containers from healthcare customer locations, delivers and stores containers safely, and provides reliable daily service. This is a permanent, full-time position working 45 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position pays a set rate of $25 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. Full-time roles include benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one. The company provides healthcare safety systems and regulated waste collection and treatment services.

Requirements

Class B driver's license, a clean driving record, and a valid DOT medical card.
At least 3 years of experience operating a 26-foot box truck.
Pass the 7-year FADV review in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Experience conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations.
Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections.
A can-do attitude and strong customer focus.
Proven longevity in past employment.
Touch freight experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with soiled linens.
Experience handling ice, liquor, or pallets of food product.
Municipal waste experience.
Medical or office equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Operate a 26-foot box truck safely.
Safely collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers at customer locations.
Provide strong customer service and build positive customer relationships.
Complete deliveries on schedule and clearly communicate changes.
Load, unload, and organize the truck according to schedule needs.
Comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull a four-wheeled cart weighing up to 200 pounds.