Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description:

Use your CDL to save lives. No healthcare experience required – we provide paid training!


Where Your Career is a Force for Good!


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The American Red Cross is seeking CDL drivers who want more than a driving job. In this role, you'll use your commercial driving skills while receiving paid training to become a member of our lifesaving blood collection team. Every day, you'll help transport equipment to blood drives across your community, meet donors whose contributions save lives, and build valuable healthcare skills with one of the nation's most respected humanitarian organizations.


The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. 

Pay Information: 

Starting rate $25/hour. Pay may increase depending on experience
Sign On Bonus: $3000
Standard Schedule (Gilbert (Guadalupe): 

Many team members enjoy the variety and flexibility that comes with supporting different community blood drives throughout the region. We provide your schedule two to three weeks in advance.
Because blood drives occur when donors are available, schedules may include a mix of mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Overnight travel may be required in select locations.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% company match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

This is a highly active role. Team members assist with loading, unloading, setup, and breakdown of blood drive equipment in addition to driving responsibilities.
Build relationships with volunteer blood donors and provide excellent customer service.
Receive paid training to perform blood collections and support donor care.
Ensure all safety, quality, and regulatory standards are followed.
Help deliver lifesaving blood products to patients who depend on them.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

 
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
A current, valid driver's license with Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a good driving record is required.  Experience driving large vehicles is strongly preferred. 
DOT certification is required, you must pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one-year duration.
Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes are required. Position may require a minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
At the American Red Cross, we conduct many mobile blood drives at businesses, schools and many other locations. All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive.
Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications. 

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT, etc.)
Prior leadership experience