Route Driver Trainer (Monday -Friday) - CDL Experienced

Daniels Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer / Utility Driver in Salt Lake City. You will train and mentor drivers, step into routes as needed, and ensure DOT compliance while handling medical waste logistics.

The role requires 3+ years of CDL box truck driving and a Class B license, with versatility to cover open routes and overnight or extended trips as business demands. This position offers autonomy, stable hours, opportunities for OT, and full-time benefits as part of a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CDL box truck driving experience and a Class B license.
• Willingness to cover open routes, assist during staffing shortages, train and mentor new drivers.
• Hazmat endorsement or willingness to obtain required.
• Clean driving record with valid DOT medical card.
• Willingness to work full time hours, ~40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach new and existing drivers on safe driving practices, DOT compliance, route efficiency, customer service, and company procedures
• Assist Transport Supervisor with daily operations and oversight of driving team
• Onboard and develop drivers in coordination with transportation leadership
• Conduct ride-alongs and provide hands-on driver training and feedback
• Cover open routes due to vacations, call-offs, or staffing shortages
• Collect, deliver and store medical waste containers at customer locations
• Provide strong customer service and build positive relationships
• Operate straight trucks and tractor trailers up to 53 feet long
• Ensure DOT, FMCSA and company safety compliance
• Complete deliveries on schedule and communicate changes promptly
• Load and unload while prioritizing and organizing the truck
• Manage routes as directed and maintain timely service
• Comply with DOT regulations, log hours and perform roadside inspections
• Heavy lifting as required

Skills

CDL Box Truck experience

Class B License

Driver training

DOT compliance

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Driver Trainer / Utility Driver to be our go-to transportation professional in Salt Lake City. This role is ideal for someone who knows the job inside and out, can train new drivers, and is willing to jump into any route or assignment when needed. They will also have 3+ years of CDL Box Truck driving experience and a Class B License.

This is not a desk job. We need someone who can step into a truck at a moment's notice, cover open routes, assist during staffing shortages, train and mentor new drivers, and handle overnight or extended routes as business demands. The right candidate is dependable, adaptable, and takes pride in being the person the team can count on when challenges arise.

This role offers a high degree of autonomy, stable hours, access to some OT and good benefits. Our vehicle fleet is modern and well-maintained. We supply above and beyond the standard PPE for safe handling of medical waste and take training of our staff seriously– find out more about how we protect you athttps://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees

Learn more about our drivers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mlSva1OTwk

LOCATION : 2950 S 900 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119

What will your job involve?

• Train and coach new and existing drivers on safe driving practices, DOT compliance, route efficiency, customer service, and company procedures
• Assist Transport Supervisor with daily operations and oversight of driving team
• Assist transportation leadership with onboarding and development of drivers
• Conduct ride-alongs and provide hands‑on driver training and performance feedback
• Cover open routes due to vacations, call‑offs, staffing shortages, or business needs
• Safely collecting, delivering and storing our medical waste containers at customer locations
• Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relationships
• Operating vehicles in a safe manner (straight trucks and tractor trailers as large as 26 and 53 feet long)
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety requirements
• Completing deliveries to time schedule, and clearly communicating changes or challenges as they arise
• Loading and unloading | Prioritizing and organizing your truck per schedule and needs
• Managing a route per leaderships direction | delivering timely, efficient and effective service
• Complying with DOT regulations, logging hours and roadside inspections
• Heavy lifting!

What are we looking for?

• Class B license with a clean driving record and valid DOT medical card
• Hazmat endorsement or willingness to obtain required
• Willingness to work full time hours, approx. 40 hours a week
• Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations
• 3 years of driving experience with tractor trailers and/or straight trucks
• Registered with DACH
• A flexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer focus
• Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, roadside inspections
• Confident in a road check level 1 through level 3
• Proven longevity in past employment
• On time delivery practices!

Why work for us?

• Job stability– as an essential service to healthcare we are a non-seasonal and stable business
• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours – Mon-Fri (Start at 5am-3pm)
• Benefits– Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one
• Permanent position –This is a Full-time permanent role of 40+ hours per week
• Competitive salary – This position is offering a competitive pay! We offer a SET (non-negotiable) rate of $/hr

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and regulated waste collections for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare industry. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, improve infection control and reduce the environmental footprint of our customers. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

If this sounds like the role for you, or somebody you know then we look forward to speaking with you!

To find out more of what a day in the life of a driver looks like visit - Driving with Daniels!

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 prohibit 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.

Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.