Class A Hazmat OTR Driver - Medical Waste Containers
About the job
- A Class A hazardous materials license, a clean driving record, and a valid medical card are required.
- Applicants must be willing to run out-of-state routes.
- Applicants must be willing to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week.
- Applicants must pass a seven-year FADV review in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Applicants must have experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations.
- Applicants must have six months of driving experience with tractor trailers and/or straight trucks.
- Applicants must have experience operating straight trucks and tractor trailers as large as 26 and 53 feet long in a safe manner.
- Applicants must have experience with Department of Transportation compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections.
- Applicants must be confident conducting level 1 through level 3 road checks.
- Applicants must demonstrate reliable on-time delivery practices and proven longevity in past employment.
- Collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers safely at customer locations.
- Drive over the road for trips lasting up to 10 days.
- Perform drop-and-hook operations with minimal live unloading.
- Operate straight trucks and tractor trailers as large as 26 and 53 feet long safely.
- Complete deliveries according to the schedule and communicate changes or challenges clearly.
- Load and unload materials, prioritizing and organizing the truck according to the schedule and operational needs.
- Manage routes according to leadership direction and deliver timely, efficient, and effective service.
- Sleep in a sleeper tractor during over-the-road routes.
- Comply with Department of Transportation regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.
- Perform heavy lifting.
- Provide customer service and build positive customer relationships.
- A flexible, proactive attitude with a strong customer focus.
About the company
Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Daniels bought a Long Island facility in January 2026 to shorten routes.
- Its 2026 carbon report claims 67,389 metric tons processed and 7,729 plastic tons diverted.
- Australia's 2026 ambassador visit and EY finalist nod signal brand strength and credibility.
What critics are saying
- Verde's 2024 Minnesota patent suit over drug-disposal technology still hangs over Daniels.
- The 2026 Long Island purchase raises capex before customer demand proves out.
- A sharp hospital switching to in-house waste handling would gut Daniels' recurring revenue model.
What makes Daniels Health unique
- Sharpsmart is clinically validated, reducing needlestick injuries up to 87%.
- Daniels Health says it runs the second-largest U.S. medical-waste service infrastructure.
- Reusable containers and carbon reporting create a sustainability pitch healthcare systems understand.
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Hybrid Work Options
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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