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Daniels Health
CDL A Driver Medical Waste/Sharps (1st Shift & No Weekends!)
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What they do
An Emergency Medical Technician assesses injuries and illnesses and administers basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
$45,385 / year median in Colorado
+18% projected growth
Job Description
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. Learn more about our drivers and team here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mlSva1OTwk \n What will your job involve? Driving 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) Hospital Servicing 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 Physical Activity Loading and unloading containers Prioritizing and organizing your truck based on route and schedule Heavy lifting required as part of daily duties What are we looking for? 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 check s 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 Why work for us? Job stability
- we are an essential, non‑seasonal healthcare service Opportunities for overtime Consistent schedule
- Monday-Friday, 1st shift (5AM-3PM) Benefits from day one , including medical, sick leave, and vacation Permanent, full‑time role Competitive pay
- $35.00 per hour (set, non‑negotiable) \n $35
- $35 an hour \n Who are we?
- Driving with Daniels!