Mobile Medical Trailer Truck Driver CDL OTR - Full Time

Akumin®; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Akumin Inc is seeking dependable CDL Class A drivers to transport mobile medical imaging units (MRI, PET & CT) across the Northeast and beyond. You will set up/teardown equipment at client sites, operate tractors with automatic transmissions, and maintain safe vehicle operation.

Training lasts 4-6 weeks; shifts are 8–12 hours with some nights and weekends; expect 1–2 weeks away from home. Requires clean driving record, DOT certification, and ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license and clean DOT medical certification required.
• Ability to operate and back up tractor trailers safely.
• Willingness to train and set up medical equipment at delivery sites.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers with automatic transmissions for mobile medical imaging units.
• Set up/tear down medical equipment at delivery sites (patient access areas).
• Maintain safe driving and comply with DOT/ICC regulations.
• Transport 1-2 trailers per night and log hours per schedule.

Skills

CDL-A license

DOT medical

Clean driving record

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Akumin Inc

$27 - $37 an hour depending experience and location

Paid training, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance

Location: Northeast

Full Job Description

We are seeking dependable and efficient CDL Class A truck drivers to drive tractor trailers for National over the road deliveries of medical diagnostic equipment. Must be organized, detailed oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience is a must.

CDL-A drivers are responsible for the safe and timely movement of tractor trailers configured for mobile medical imaging (MRI, PET & CT mobile units).

Detailed Job Description

The MRI/CT techs in the mobile units scan during the day, so drivers will move trailers at night to locations where appointments are scheduled. Employees report to designated parking location daily to pick up their truck, then drive to hospitals & medical clinics. Once the employee arrives at a client location, they drop off or pick up their trailer. Set up/tear down requires drivers to get out of their truck and unload or pack up the trailer (we say this takes about 30-45 minutes). Drivers will typically transport 1-2 trailers a night. Drivers will be provided training for 4-6 weeks to learn the routes and to learn how to set up/tear down trailers.

Shift & Schedule

Employees work 8 -12 hours shifts. Shifts will include a mixture of week days and/or week nights and some weekends. Expect to be away from home 1-2 weeks at a time.

Requirements And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid commercial driver’s license in the state of residence and DOT Medical certification
• Able to set up medical diagnostic equipment at delivery sites (training will be provided)
• Clean DOT driving record with no moving violations
• Comfortable with Transporting and setting up medical equipment
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy tractor trailers
• Ability to drive safely and not cause damages to equipment or client property
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. at a time

Estimated weight

• Patient lift weight = 30lbs – 60lbs
• Stair weight? 30lbs – 50lbs
• Cord weight? 30lbs
• Driver’s may be exposed to a strong magnetic field or environmental hazards such as exposure to noise

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to drive tractor trailers with an automatic transmissions with a minium of 2 years’ experience.
• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
• Ensure trailers are securely connected to tractor
• Set up medical equipment at destination
• We will train on medical equipment specifics.
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Make safety a priority at all times
• Monitors, reports and/or repairs any mechanical or safety item that would prevent the safe transport of company equipment.
• May be required to perform Q.A. checks on equipment after arrival at site.

Residents living in CA, NY. Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO

CDL A License, OTR, Tractor Trailer, Trucking

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.