DZ Route Driver

Daniels Health; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver to join their team. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive hourly wage and a stable work environment, crucial for healthcare services. As a Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting medical waste while adhering to strict safety protocols. Enjoy the benefits of job stability, opportunities for overtime, and a supportive workplace that prioritizes employee safety. If you are reliable, physically capable, and ready to contribute to a mission that makes healthcare safer, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Opportunities for overtime

Safe work environment

Job stability

Qualifications

• Must have a DZ license and at least 12 months of driving experience.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy materials safely is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete daily logs.
• Load and unload truck while ensuring safe handling of materials.
• Deliver products according to scheduled routes and maintain compliance.

Skills

DZ license

Ability to lift 60 pounds

Driving experience

Compliance paperwork

Knowledge of safety protocols

Tools

HOS application

Job description

Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.

In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...

Job Description

Daniels Health is a well-established company, whose vision is to "Make Healthcare Safer" through the reduction of needle-stick injuries and cross-contamination throughout healthcare facilities.

We're actively seeking reliable, full-time, permanent Driver!

What we offer:

Competitive hourly rate of pay offered and bonus program. Competitive benefits - pension, health, dental, etc. Stable & growing company with long tenured employees.

Responsibilities:

1. Competently performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections with the intent of identifying and communicating minor and major defects to the Transportation Supervisor, and also completes daily driver log book using HOS application on mobile device.
2. Loads and unloads truck by placing and securing items in such a manner that prevents damage to the products and truck; regular lifting will be required.
3. Ensures all materials are properly packaged, and orders are fully complete and in accordance with the packing slip prior to trip departure.
4. Delivers and collects products/waste containers in accordance with scheduled route and serves customers by understanding, resolving and/or forwarding customer questions.
5. Diligently completes Daniels' commercial vehicle cleaning and disinfecting protocol on a daily basis.
6. Accurately records information on packing slip and manifest, ensuring compliance with TDG Regulations.
7. Complies with all environmental & health and safety policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• DZ license
• Ability to work any day/time (evening/weekends).
• Ability to lift, push and pull weights of sixty pounds or more.
• Minimum of 12 months verifiable, related behind the wheel driving experience (within last 36 months).
• Clean CVOR and Driver’s Abstract (dated within last 30 days).
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements, such as reference check, background check, pre-employment medical test and a driver's road test or equivalent.
• Ability and knowledge to safely load and properly block, brace, and secure materials.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Ability to drive the vehicle safely in accordance with all traffic regulations.
• Ability to complete compliance paperwork and all shipping documents/bill of ladings.

Salary: $28 - $28 an hour

Why work for us?

Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof.

Opportunities for overtime – we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful.

Benefits – Full-time roles are provided benefits.

Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of guaranteed 40+ hours per week.

Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of $28 an hour.

Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste.

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 prohibits 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.