About the role
Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.
In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
Job Description
Daniels Health is a well-established company, whose vision is to "Make Healthcare Safer" through the reduction of needle-stick injuries and cross-contamination throughout healthcare facilities.
We're actively seeking a reliable, full-time Driver to work on a 3-month contract.
What we offer
Competitive hourly rate of pay offered.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for transporting medical waste from Winnipeg to Shakopee, MN
- Competently performs pre-trips inspections with the intent of identifying and communicating minor and major defects to the Transportation Supervisor, and also completed daily driver log book using HOS application on mobile phone.
- Ensuring materials are properly packaged, and are in accordance with the packaging slip prior to trip .
- Accurately records information on packaging slip and manifest, ensuring compliance with TDO Regulations.
- Complies with all environmental & health and safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- 3 years long haul driving experience
- Must have Class 1 licence with air
- Must have F.A.S.T Card to bring medical waste to US
- Must be available to drive from Winnipeg to Shakopee, MN.
- Must have CVOR and Driver's Abstract (dated within last 30 days)
- Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements, such as reference check, background check, pre-employment medical test and driver's road test or equivalent.
- Ability and knowledge to safely load and properly block, brace and secure materials.
- Ability to drive the vehicle safely in accordance with all traffic regulations
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.