Class A Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Shuttle Driver

Job overview

The Class A Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Shuttle Driver role is onsite and based in Des Moines, IA, with a route that also serves Shakopee, MN, Sturtevant, WI, and Tomah, WI. The posting states a rate of $29.00 per hour. The driver transports sharps and medical waste containers for Daniels Health, a healthcare service company focused on safe, regulated waste collection and treatment. The driver safely collects, delivers, and stores medical waste containers between designated locations while meeting route schedules and Department of Transportation requirements. The work supports healthcare customers’ waste management, infection control, and safety needs.

What you'll do

• Transport medical waste containers between locations
• provide customer service
• operate tractor-trailers up to 53 feet
• complete scheduled deliveries and communicate route changes
• load and unload containers
• organize the truck and route
• comply with DOT regulations, log hours, and complete roadside inspections
• and perform heavy lifting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a hazmat shuttle driver

des moines ia

daniels health

class a driver

hazmat

medical waste

sharps transport

tractor-trailer

dot compliance

monday to friday

7:00 am start

$29/hr

overtime available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one
• stable, non-seasonal work
• modern, maintained vehicles
• and safety training and personal protective equipment.

Why this role

The described route generally provides a 42–45-hour work week, with Friday available as needed for overtime. The posting describes a Monday-to-Friday schedule with a 7:00 AM start or flexible start.

About the employer

Daniels Health is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation. Sector: 48.