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Class A Driver Lead (6am to 4pm) - 5803
Daniels HealthUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2026
💰 $50,000/yr
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused driver with a Class A license and experience driving large trucks to utilize your experience across the Gastonia, NC area. 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 at https://www.danielshealth.com/covid-19-employees
1851 Chespark Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
Learn more about our drivers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mlSva1OTwk
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.
1851 Chespark Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
Learn more about our drivers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mlSva1OTwk
What will your job involve?
- Helping to lead a team of Class A drivers
- Shuttle medical waste containers between Gastonia, NC and Raleigh, NC
- 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)
- 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 A license with a clean driving record and valid medical card
- Willingness to work full time hours, approx. 40 hours a week
- Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations
- Six months of driving experience with tractor trailers and/or straight trucks
- Registered with DACH
- A flexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer focus
- At least 6 months experience operating 53 feet long tractor trailers in a safe manner
- 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 6am-4pm)
- 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! $25 per hr
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.
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