Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment
Lincare
Summary
Lincare is the nation's leading provider of oxygen, durable medical equipment, and clinical respiratory services. We are currently seeking a Delivery Driver to join our growing team, ensuring safe and timely delivery of home medical equipment to our patients, also providing equipment setup and educating patients on the proper use of equipment.
Job description
Job Functions
- Follow complete patient orientation checklists during delivery and training
- Adhere to assigned routes and schedules
- Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record
- Inspect and maintain company-provided delivery vehicle, ensuring safety during the loading and unloading process
- Establish and maintain outstanding relations with patients and internal team members
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle and warehouse, adhering to all FDA protocols
- Work on-call rotation during evening and weekend hours to address any patient medical emergencies in accordance with company and local policies
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Required
Work Experience: Minimum one year of experience in professional driving role or equivalent position, Required. Home care/health care background is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Non CDL drivers can be 18 or older
- CDL drivers are required to be 21 or older
- Must be good with people, with excellent speaking and writing
- Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed
- Convey a positive and professional image to customers and employees
- Read and understand DOT and FDA required paperwork
- Critically think, make decisions, and be mentally alert
- Strong customer service
- Basic computer knowledge
- Must lift 50+ pounds by oneself
- Must lift excess of 50lbs with mechanical or employee assistance
- Maneuver often in restricted spaces
- Perform physical actions: straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers/fine manipulation, repeated bending
- Utilize hands, legs, and eyes for operating vehicle
- Use depth perception
- Lift up to 15lbs above the shoulder while loading and unloading
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Driver's License Required
- Meets all physical requirements related to DOT and FMCSA regulations, Required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum one year of experience in professional driving role or equivalent position required
- Home care/health care background is a plus
- Non CDL drivers can be 18 or older
- CDL drivers are required to be 21 or older
- Must be good with people, with excellent speaking and writing
- Must maintain a valid Driver's License for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed
- Convey a positive and professional image to customers and employees
- Read and understand DOT and FDA required paperwork
- Critically think, make decisions, and be mentally alert
- Strong customer service
- Basic computer knowledge
- Must lift 50+ pounds by oneself
- Must lift excess of 50lbs with mechanical or employee assistance
- Maneuver often in restricted spaces
- Perform physical actions: straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers/fine manipulation, repeated bending
- Utilize hands, legs, and eyes for operating vehicle
- Use depth perception
- Lift up to 15lbs above the shoulder while loading and unloading
- Valid Driver's License required
- Meets all physical requirements related to DOT and FMCSA regulations required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discounts
- Training & Development
- Quarterly Safety Bonuses
Company overview
Lincare Holdings Inc. is a leading respiratory healthcare company and the largest distributor of home respiratory care equipment in the United States. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, the company serves approximately 1.8 million patients nationwide through its extensive network of over 700 locations across 48 states. As a subsidiary of Linde plc, Lincare specializes in providing comprehensive home respiratory therapy services and durable medical equipment, including oxygen therapy systems, nebulizers, sleep apnea products, ventilators, enteral therapy, and mobility aids. The company employs approximately 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1,300 licensed clinicians who deliver personalized care directly to patients' homes. Lincare operates through a family of businesses that offer specialized services ranging from pediatric respiratory care to digital communication devices for patients with disabilities. With a strong focus on patient education and relationship-building, Lincare has established itself as a trusted provider in the home healthcare industry, transforming how respiratory care is delivered to improve patients' quality of life and overall well-being.