Transportation Coordinator

Daniels Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,145 - 65,279; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to help manage logistics and driver support in our new plant. You’ll coordinate transportation schedules, monitor compliance, and ensure timely, safe movement of medical waste.

Join a mission-driven team that values safety, efficiency, and collaboration. This role requires 2+ years in transportation or dispatch, a High School Diploma, and proficiency with MS Office; box truck experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in transportation or dispatch.
• Box truck driving experience preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong understanding of transportation/logistics practices and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics and communication between plant operations, sales, and field teams to ensure smooth transportation workflows.
• Monitor driver activity and compliance using tools like NexTraq, ensuringDOT regulations and safety standards.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and inspections, scheduling service and ensuring roadworthiness, cleanliness, and proper operation.
• Ensure manifest and order accuracy, reviewing load sheets and smart container quality to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze route efficiency to optimize cost savings and support continuous improvement in logistics processes.
• Support driver communication and training, preparing memos and assisting with health and safety compliance.
• Assist with logistics projects and administrative tasks, including vendor/customer communication and process implementation.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

MS Office

Communcation

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NexTraq

Job description

Join Daniels Health as a Transportation Coordinator in Salt Lake City, UT, and help drive healthcare safety forward. In this role at our brand new Salt Lake City Plant, you’ll be at the heart of our logistics operations- coordinating transportation schedules, supporting drivers, and ensuring timely, compliant movement of medical waste. Your work will directly contribute to protecting frontline healthcare workers and the environment.

Daniels Health is a leader in sustainable healthcare waste management across North America. Our mission-driven culture, innovative solutions, and commitment to safety make us a trusted partner to hospitals and clinics nationwide. When you join Daniels, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re becoming part of a team that’s transforming how healthcare waste is handled, with care, precision, and purpose.

What you will do

• Coordinate logistics and communication between plant operations, sales, and field teams to ensure smooth transportation workflows.
• Monitor driver activity and compliance using tools like Nextraq, ensuring adherence to DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and inspections, scheduling service and ensuring roadworthiness, cleanliness, and proper operation.
• Ensure manifest and order accuracy, reviewing load sheets and smart container quality to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze route efficiency to optimize cost savings and support continuous improvement in logistics processes.
• Support driver communication and training, preparing memos and assisting with health and safety compliance.
• Assist with logistics projects and administrative tasks, including vendor/customer communication and process implementation.

What we are looking for

• 2+ years’ experience of Transportation Support and/or dispatch experience
• Box truck driving experience is preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Strong understanding of transportation/logistics practices and procedures
• Knowledge of best practices for customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to reliably commute to our Salt Lake City, UT Plant

Why work for us

• Essential and stable industry - As a critical partner to healthcare, Daniels Health offers year-round job security in a recession-resistant field
• Mission-driven work - Make a meaningful impact by supporting safer, more sustainable medical waste management
• Strong safety culture - We prioritize your well-being with enhanced PPE protocols and a commitment to workplace safety
• Growth opportunities - Be part of a company that invests in its people and promotes from within
• Comprehensive benefits - Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One, plus additional wellness and insurance options
• Supportive team environment - Join a collaborative, values-driven culture where your contributions are recognized and respected

$60,145 - $65,279 a year

Who are we?

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.