We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused driver with a Class B license and experience driving large trucks to utilize your experience across the Shakopee, MN area.
The Driver Lead will help to lead a team of drivers.
This role offers a high degree of autonomy, stable hours, access to some OT and good benefits. 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?
Assist Transport Supervisor with daily operations and oversight of driving team
Train new drivers
Safely collecting, delivering and storing our medical waste containers at customer locations
Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relationships
Operating vehicles in a safe manner (26ft straight trucks)
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?
Class B license with a clean driving record and valid medical card
Willingness to pursue Class A license
Hazmat endorsement preferred
Willingness to work full time hours, approx. 40 hours a week
Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations
3 years of driving experience with tractor trailers and/or straight trucks
Registered with DACH
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
Opportunities for overtime
Consistent work hours – Mon-Fri, 1st shift
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 competitive pay! We offer a SET (non-negotiable) rate of $30/hr ($32 for HAZMAT endorsed drivers)