Lead CDL Fleet Driver

Simonmed; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SimonMed's Lead CDL Fleet Driver oversees mobile mammography units across Arizona, transporting, setting up, and maintaining units while ensuring a safe, clean, and patient-focused environment.

You will lead setup and breakdown, perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance, coordinate schedules with site coordinators, and mentor other drivers and staff. This role requires strong leadership, excellent driving skills, and a commitment to service while upholding HIPAA and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL (Class A or B) required.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and transport mobile units across Arizona counties.
• Lead setup and breakdown of units and equipment.
• Perform daily checks on generators, fuel, water systems, and stock supplies.
• Mentor drivers and staff while ensuring HIPAA and DOT compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B

Tools

Backing and parallel parking tractor-trailers

Job description

Job Summary:

The Lead CDL Fleet Driver plays a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of SimonMed’s mobile mammography units across Arizona. This position involves transporting, setting up, maintaining, and supporting mobile units, ensuring a safe, clean, and professional environment for patients and staff. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, exceptional driving skills, and commitment to customer service and operational excellence.

Job Duties:

• Safely operate and transport mobile medical units to screening locations across all 15 counties in Arizona.
• Lead setup and breakdown of mobile units, ensuring steps, awnings, door handles, and other equipment are properly installed, secured, and functional.
• Conduct daily generator, oil, and fuel checks; maintain water and wastewater systems; and ensure units are fully stocked and operational.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance, including bathrooms, countertops, floors, mirrors, windows, and refrigeration units.
• Maintain accurate travel logs, coordinate schedules with site coordinators, and communicate travel times to all team members.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel onboard, performing daily vehicle safety inspections and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Support patients on-site during setup, breakdown, or inclement weather while maintaining a professional and discreet presence.
• Oversee supply management, including pickup and distribution at the end of each shift.
• Lead, mentor, and support other drivers and staff, providing guidance on operational procedures and customer service standards.
• Adhere to all SimonMed policies, HIPAA guidelines, DOT regulations, and operational procedures, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and patient care.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
• Valid CDL (Class A or B)
• Proficient with backing and parallel parking tractor-trailers
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience; 7 years clean MVR preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in operating Class A/B vehicles, mobile medical units, generators, and mechanical systems safely and efficiently
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations, HIPAA, and company policies; able to maintain compliance at all times.
• Ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate with drivers and mobile unit staff while promoting a professional and patient-focused environment.
• Capable of addressing operational challenges independently, prioritizing tasks, and making sound decisions in dynamic environments.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, maintain focus during long drives, and manage setup/cleanup of mobile units efficiently.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing in/out of vehicles
• Sit for extended periods while driving long distances
• Good visual, auditory, and manual dexterity; ability to work under multiple deadlines and in stressful environments.

Please note that this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without prior notice. Additionally, nothing in this job description should be interpreted as prohibiting employees from seeking or maintaining employment with competitors, unless otherwise restricted by a valid and enforceable agreement already in place.