Class A Driver (Lead)

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer‑focused driver with a Class A license and experience driving large trucks to work across the Salt Lake City, UT area. The Driver Lead will help establish and lead a team of drivers at our new Salt Lake City location (2950 S 900 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119). This role offers a high degree of autonomy, stable hours, access to overtime, and good benefits. Our fleet is modern and well‑maintained, and we provide above‑standard PPE for safe handling of medical waste, with serious staff training.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and lead a team of drivers at the new Salt Lake City location
• Assist the Transport Supervisor with daily operations and oversight of the driving team
• Train new drivers
• Safely collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers at customer locations
• Provide strong customer service and build positive customer relationships
• Operate vehicles safely (straight trucks and tractor trailers up to 26 and 53 feet long)
• Complete deliveries on schedule and clearly communicate any changes or challenges
• Load and unload, prioritize and organize the truck per schedule and needs
• Manage routes as directed by leadership
• Deliver timely, efficient, and effective service
• Comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and undergo roadside inspections
• Perform heavy lifting as required

Requirements

• Class A license with a clean driving record and valid medical card
• Hazmat endorsement or willingness to obtain it
• Willingness to work full‑time hours (~40 hours/week)
• Experience with pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle evaluations
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience with tractor trailers and/or straight trucks
• Registered with DACH (if applicable)
• Flexible, can‑do attitude with strong customer focus
• Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections
• Confident in road check levels 1‑3
• Proven longevity in past employment
• Consistent on‑time delivery practices

Benefits

• Full‑time roles receive benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one
• Above‑standard PPE provided for safe handling of medical waste
• Serious staff training and safety focus
• Job stability as an essential healthcare service (non‑seasonal)
• Opportunities for overtime