CDL A Driver Medical Waste/Sharps (1st Shift & No Weekends!)

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:* ### 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 - 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 start) - **Benefits from day one**, including medical, sick leave, and vacation - **Permanent, full‑time role** - **Competitive pay** – **$35.00 per hour (set, non‑negotiable)**