Class A CDL Driver - Req. ID: 4339

Denali Water Solutions • Hope, AR

9d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Class A CDL Tanker Driver safely and efficiently transports materials throughout assigned service areas, including Hope, Nashville, and other locations. The role requires a valid tanker endorsement, tanker-driving experience, end-dump experience, and the ability to operate a manual-transmission commercial vehicle. The driver must comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, protect load integrity, complete accurate documentation, and conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring sound judgment, alertness, and diligence, with responsibility for personal and surrounding safety.

The position is full-time and hourly, with listed pay of $23 per hour and potential annual earnings of $92,690. Overtime is paid after 40 hours, with 40 hours guaranteed and a stated six-day work week; the posting describes work up to 65 hours per week and also specifies DOT-regulated limits of up to 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days. Schedule flexibility is required, including weekends when operationally necessary. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather and temperatures and work around food waste and farms. Physical demands include lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying up to 70 pounds; pulling or rolling loads up to 300 pounds when handling totes; and frequent bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, climbing, and overhead reaching.

The driver operates tanker trucks and end-dump equipment, loads and unloads materials, maintains vehicles and equipment, performs minor repairs on company bins when necessary, uses electronic logging and mobile/computer tools, and completes service, maintenance, safety, and other required documentation. The position also involves communication with customers, vendors, dispatchers, and operations personnel, reporting incidents and operational concerns, and attending required safety and operational meetings.

Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company focused on transforming unused food and organics into resources and reducing landfill use and reliance on fossil fuels. It offers professional growth and learning opportunities, a collaborative values-driven culture, competitive compensation and benefits, paid weekly wages, and a $1,000 annual retention bonus. The posting also lists a $150 boot credit, PTO and sick time from day one, and incentives through its PEAKS Safety Program.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Tanker endorsement.
• Previous tanker-driving experience.
• Previous experience operating end-dump trailers or similar equipment.
• Ability to operate a standard/manual-transmission commercial vehicle.
• Must be self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state that issued the CDL.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record and Pre-Employment Screening Program record.
• At least 23 years old with a minimum of two years of full-time, verifiable tractor-trailer experience; alternatively, at least 21 years old with one year of tractor-trailer experience if graduated from an accredited truck-driving school or possessing one year of qualifying military driving experience.
• Stable and verifiable employment history.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends when needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to satisfy applicable DOT and company qualification requirements.
• Strong commercial driving and vehicle-handling abilities.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and tanker safety requirements.
• Knowledge of safe end-dump operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting equipment and completing documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable time-management and route-planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to changing schedules or operating conditions.
• Basic proficiency with electronic logging devices, computers, and mobile phones.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying up to 70 pounds; pulling or rolling loads up to 300 pounds when working with totes; and bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, climbing, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to safely enter and exit commercial vehicles and access tanker, trailer, and related equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions and around food waste, farms, and environments that may contain unpleasant odors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience transporting liquid or bulk materials in tanker equipment.
• Experience operating end-dump trailers.
• Familiarity with regional and interstate routes.
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices and transportation-management systems.
• Customer-service experience in a transportation, delivery, or logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tanker trucks and end-dump equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable laws.
• Operate manual- and automatic-transmission commercial vehicles.
• Transport materials throughout Hope, Nashville, and other assigned service areas.
• Safely load, transport, and unload materials using tanker and end-dump equipment.
• Conduct complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Promptly report mechanical, equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns.
• Use hand tools to perform minor repairs on company bins and equipment when necessary.
• Maintain basic truck equipment and keep assigned vehicles and equipment clean.
• Use an electronic logging system to accurately record hours of service and other required information.
• Complete and submit service tickets, contamination reports, maintenance records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, dispatchers, and operations personnel.
• Notify the corporate office or operations team of service, equipment, scheduling, or customer-related concerns.
• Immediately report accidents, injuries, spills, and safety incidents.
• Work flexible hours based on operational demands and seasonality, including weekends when needed.
• Work within applicable DOT hours-of-service limits, including the stated limit of up to 60 hours in a seven-day period or 70 hours in an eight-day period.
• Attend and participate in required safety calls, training sessions, and operational briefings.
• Use a computer or mobile device for communication, training, navigation, documentation, and expense management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with copay and HSA plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees and family.
• Health Savings Plan.
• Paid time off and sick time, including family leave; the posting states PTO and sick time from day one.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Weekly pay.
• Professional development, including free access to thousands of courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling and other resources.
• Wellness Program.
• $1,000 annual retention bonus.
• $150 boot credit.
• PEAKS Safety Program prizes: quarterly regional raffle with a $1,000 prize per region; annual regional raffle with $5,000 prizes for four winners; and an annual Apex winner prize of $10,000.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Mission-driven work in a sustainability company.
• Collaborative, values-driven team culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed