1st Shift - Non CDL Driver

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused non‑CDL driver with professional box truck driving experience to operate a 26‑foot box truck across the Des Moines, IA area. Responsibilities include collecting sharps and medical waste containers from healthcare customers and delivering a high level of customer service daily.

Location:

1617 NE 51st Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313.

We offer a $3,000 sign‑on bonus for new hires ($1,000 after 30 days and $2,000 after 90 days) and a non‑negotiable hourly rate of $25.00.

• Safely collecting, delivering, and storing medical waste containers at customer locations
• Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relationships
• Operating vehicles in a safe manner (up to 26‑ft box truck)
• Completing deliveries to time schedule and clearly communicating changes or challenges
• Loading and unloading; prioritizing and organizing your truck per schedule and needs
• Managing a route per leadership direction, delivering timely, efficient, and effective service
• Complying with DOT regulations, logging hours, and roadside inspections
• Heavy lifting required

• Valid DOT medical card
• Delivery experience within a 26‑ft box truck
• Experience in manual handling within any industry
• Experience with pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle evaluations
• Clean driving record
• 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

• Job stability as an essential service to healthcare
• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours (Mon‑Fri 6 AM – 3 PM)
• Benefits: full‑time roles include benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one
• Permanent full‑time position (40 hours per week)
• Competitive salary of $25.00 per hour plus sign‑on bonus

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and regulated waste collections for hospitals and other healthcare customers. Our focus is delivering quality and safety‑focused medical waste management services that reduce needle stick injuries, improve infection control, and reduce the environmental footprint of our customers.

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.