Class A Hazmat Driver – Medical Waste Route Specialist

Daniels Health; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Stable hours

Full-time position

Job summary

Daniels Health in Gardena, CA is hiring a Class A Hazmat driver to collect sharps and medical waste containers from healthcare facilities and deliver with a focus on safety and customer service.

The role offers stable hours, full-time schedule of about 40 hours per week, OT opportunities, and a competitive hourly wage of $28–$29. You will operate straight trucks and tractors up to 53 feet, with comprehensive PPE and DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Class A Hazmat license with clean driving record and valid medical card.
• Willingness to run out-of-state routes.
• Six months of driving experience with tractor trailers or straight trucks.
• Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; DOT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safely collecting, delivering and storing medical waste containers at customer locations.
• Provide strong customer service and build positive relationships.
• Drop and hook with minimal live unload.
• Operate straight trucks and tractor trailers up to 53 ft.
• Meet deliveries on schedule and communicate changes clearly.
• Load/unload and organize truck per schedule; heavy lifting as required.
• Comply with safety protocols and DOT regulations.
• Ensure on-time delivery practices.

Skills

Hazmat License

Customer Service

Heavy Lifting

Pre-trip & Post-trip Inspections

DOT Compliance

Tractor Trailer Experience

Lifting 50–75 lbs

Job description

Daniels Health in Gardena, CA is hiring a Class A Hazmat driver to collect sharps and medical waste containers from healthcare facilities and deliver with a focus on safety and customer service.

The role offers stable hours, full-time schedule of about 40 hours per week, OT opportunities, and a competitive hourly wage of $28–$29. You will operate straight trucks and tractors up to 53 feet, with comprehensive PPE and DOT compliance.