Class A Driver

Safety-Focused, Customer-Oriented Class A DriverWe 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.What will your job involve?DrivingOperate straight trucks and tractor trailers ranging from 26' to 53'Safely collect, transport, and store medical waste and sharps containersManage assigned routes as directed by leadership, ensuring on-time, efficient serviceComplete deliveries according to schedule and proactively communicate challenges or changesConduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsComply with all DOT regulations, including hours logging and roadside inspectionsTravel once per week to Denver for trailer exchange (no overnights)Hospital ServicingWork inside hospital facilities exchanging full and empty medical waste and sharps containersPush/pull loaded carts and handle containers through clinical and non-clinical areasFollow strict infection control, safety, and compliance protocolsInteract professionally with hospital staff in fast-paced healthcare environmentsMaintain cleanliness, organization, and correct container placementPhysical ActivityLoading and unloading containersPrioritizing and organizing your truck based on route and scheduleHeavy lifting required as part of daily dutiesWhat are we looking for?Valid Class A license WITH hazmat endorsement with a clean driving record and current DOT medical cardMinimum 6 months experience driving tractor trailers and/or straight trucksExperience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspectionsConfidence completing Level 1–3 DOT road check sProven reliability and longevity in past employmentWillingness to work full-time hours (approximately 45–50 hours per week)Comfortable working inside hospitals and clinical environmentsFlexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer service mindsetCommitment to safe, on-time delivery practicesWhy work for us?Job stability – we are an essential, non-seasonal healthcare serviceOpportunities for overtimeConsistent schedule – Monday–Friday, 1st shift (5AM–3PM)Benefits from day one, including medical, sick leave, and vacationPermanent, full-time roleCompetitive pay – $35.00 per hour (set, non-negotiable)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!To find out more of what a day in the life of a driver looks like visit - Driving with Daniels!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.