Full-Time
Lead Medical Waste/Sharps Driver
5am to 3pm
Posted on 8/21/2026
Daniels Health
501-1,000 employees
Medical waste management and disposal services
Compensation Overview
$30/hr
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
In Person
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- A Class A license, a clean driving record, and a valid medical card are required.
- A Hazmat endorsement is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain one.
- The candidate must be willing to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week.
- Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations is required.
- Three years of driving experience with tractor trailers and/or straight trucks is required.
- The candidate must be registered with DACH.
- Experience with Department of Transportation compliance, logging hours, and roadside inspections is required.
- The candidate must be confident in a road check Level 1 through Level 3.
- The candidate must demonstrate longevity in past employment.
- Help establish and lead a team of drivers in the new Salt Lake City location.
- Assist the Transport Supervisor with daily operations and oversight of the driving team.
- Train new drivers.
- Safely collect, deliver, and store medical waste containers at customer locations.
- Provide customer service and build positive customer relationships.
- Operate straight trucks and tractor trailers as large as 26 and 53 feet long in a safe manner.
- Complete deliveries according to the time schedule and clearly communicate changes or challenges as they arise.
- Load and unload materials, and prioritize and organize the truck according to the schedule and needs.
- Manage a route according to leadership direction and deliver timely, efficient, and effective service.
- Comply with Department of Transportation regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections.
- Perform heavy lifting.
- Complete deliveries on time.
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
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Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Daniels bought Old Bethpage, New York, facility in January 2026 for Long Island growth.
- Its August 2026 carbon report showed 67,389 metric tons processed, up 85% versus 2023.
- Daniels marked 40 years in July 2026 while expanding toward additional U.S. facilities.
What critics are saying
- Verde Environmental sued Daniels in June 2024 over pharmaceutical disposal patents.
- Alberta Health Services beat Daniels in court after choosing Stericycle in 2024.
- A serious contamination or compliance failure would trigger hospital exits and licensing scrutiny.
What makes Daniels Health unique
- Sharpsmart reusable containers reduce needlesticks and eliminate single-use container purchasing.
- Daniels Health serves sharps, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy, and hazardous waste across 45 states.
- Its 2026 carbon report claims 51,097,440 dollars avoided through reusable systems.
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