Driver

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA

Fountain Valley (CA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Driver to safely transport specimens from hospitals to the laboratory while delivering excellent client support. The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, route accuracy, and maintaining specimen integrity throughout transport.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years of driving with a clean MVR. Expect evening shifts, strong communication, and professional interactions with clients in a lab environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have at least 36 months of driving experience as evidenced by a current MVR.
Good interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Neat, professional appearance.
Clean driving record.
Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Driver and Safety Handbook policies and protocols.
Proper route preparation (coolers, icepacks, biopsy bags, vehicle checklist).
Timely delivery of client supplies and specimens to the appropriate destination.
Maintain specimen integrity at all times, including the utilization of specimen carry bag to transport specimens from client office/lock box to vehicle.
Efficient and timely completion of routes.
Follow route as scheduled/sequenced while allowing for special pick-ups.
Use logistics software for route picks ups; data entry and photos may be required to notify management of lab pick-ups or issues.
Operate vehicle safely with a valid driver’s license and driving record within company guidelines.
Ensure route is started with proper equipment and tools.
Completion of late return form when ETA is exceeded.
Completion and use of 'We Were Here, But No Specimens Available' tags.
Courteous and professional interactions with clients.
All other reasonable duties requested by Supervisor.
Communicate with Transportation Supervisor on all issues that arise during a route.
Represent Antech positively at all times.
Compliance with timekeeping, attendance, and safety requirements.
Assist in other duties related to transportation services.

Skills

3+ years driving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Neat appearance

Clean driving record

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs.

Work Shift: Monday-Thursday: 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Sunday: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

The Target Pay for this position is $20.45 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The primary responsibility of the Driver is to safely and efficiently transport specimens from hospitals to the laboratory while providing superior customer support to our clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to Driver and Safety Handbook policies and protocols
Proper route preparation (coolers, icepacks, biopsy bags, vehicle checklist)
Timely delivery of client supplies and specimens to the appropriate destination
Maintain specimen integrity at all times, including the utilization of specimen carry bag to transport specimens from client office/lock box to vehicle.
Efficient and timely completion of routes
Follow route as scheduled/sequenced while allowing for special pick-ups
Use logistics software for route picks ups. The software may require data entry and photos to be taken to notify management of the lab pick-ups or issues.
Responsible for operating your vehicle safely as well as maintaining a valid driver’s license and driving record within acceptable company guidelines
Ensure route is started with proper equipment and tools, i.e., carry bag, coolers, cellphone, keys, door hangers, reports, etc…
Completion of late return form when A.T.A. exceeds E.T.A.
Completion and use of “We Were Here, But No Specimens Available” tags
Courteous and professional interactions with clients
All other reasonable duties requested by Supervisor
Communicate with Transportation Supervisor on all issues that arise during a route
Represent Antech in a positive manner at all times.
Responsible for compliance with all processes including and not limited to: timekeeping, attendance and punctuality, safety requirements.
Assist in other duties relevant to transportation services.
We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization.
Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.
Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have at least 36 months of driving experience as evidenced by a current Motor Vehicle Report (“MVR”)
Good interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Neat, professional appearance
Clean driving record
Positive, can-do attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged standing/sitting/walking/driving

Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness

Able to lift up to 25 pounds; may occasionally need to lift 40 pounds; carrying up to 15 pounds for several minutes at a time

Ability to communicate effectively in English with clients, supervisors and peers

Vision-requires constant mental visual attention to details as well as ability to see well in limited light scenarios

Balancing Bending/kneeling

Pushing/pulling

Reaching/twisting

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Majority of time spent operating a motor vehicle

Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present

Works under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment

Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments

Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

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