We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused CLASS A driver (tractor trailer driver) for our Shakopee/Des Moines location. The driver will be transporting sharps and medical waste containers between our locations for disposal. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, stable hours, access to some OT and good benefits.
1087 Park Pl #150,
Shakopee, MN 55379
Class A Haz Certified driver. Full time. Schedule below.
Monday AM - Depart Des Moines, IA
Monday PM - Arrive Sturtevant, WI. Unload reload.
Monday PM - Arrive Tomah, WI. 10 hour break in hotel
Tuesday AM - Depart Tomah, WI
Tuesday PM - Arrive Shakopee, MN Unload reload
Tuesday PM - Arrive Des Moines, IA
Wednesday AM - Depart Des Moines, IA
Wednesday PM - Arrive Shakopee, MN Unload Reload
Wednesday PM - Arrive Des Moines, IA
Thursday AM - Depart Des Moines, IA
Thursday PM - Arrive Shakopee, MN Unload Reload
Thursday PM - Arrive Des Moines, IA
The above schedule would provide a driver with a 42–45-hour work week. Friday could run on an as needed basis on pure overtime but would be another round trip from DSM to Shakopee and returning if it was needed.
Our vehicle fleet is modern and well-maintained. We supply above and beyond the standard PPE for safe handling of medical waste and take training of our staff seriously– find out more about how we protect you at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees What will your job involve?
- Safely collecting, delivering and storing our medical waste containers at designated locations
- Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relationships
- Operating vehicles in a safe manner (as large as 53ft tractor trailers)
- Completing deliveries to time schedule, and clearly communicating changes or challenges as they arise
- Loading and unloading | Prioritizing and organizing your truck per schedule and needs
- Managing a route per leaderships direction | delivering timely, efficient and effective service
- Complying with DOT regulations, logging hours and roadside inspections
- Heavy lifting!
What are we looking for?
- Delivery experience within a 53ft tractor trailer
- Driving within any industry where you have dealt with manual handling
- Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations
- Clean driving record
- A flexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer focus
- Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, roadside inspections
- Confident in a road check level 1 through level 3
- Proven longevity in past employment
- On time delivery practices
Why work for us?
- Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are a non-seasonal and stable business
- Consistent work hours – Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (7AM Start/flexible)
- Benefits – Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!!
- Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week
- Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of $29.00 per hour! (Plus a 3K Sign on Bonus -1k paid after 30 days, 2k paid after 90!)
Who are we?
We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and regulated waste collections for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare industry. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, improve infection control and reduce the environmental footprint of our customers. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste at our treatment facilities across the U.S.
If this sounds like the role for you, or somebody you know then we look forward to speaking with you!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
