Class A CDL Driver - Req. ID: 4339

Denali Water Solutions•Nashville, AR

About The Position

Denali is hiring a full-time, hourly Class A CDL Driver to safely transport materials throughout Hope, Nashville, and other assigned service areas. The role involves operating tanker trucks and end-dump equipment, including manual-transmission commercial vehicles, and requires a valid tanker endorsement and prior tanker-driving experience. Drivers must comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, protect the integrity of each load, complete accurate records, and conduct thorough vehicle inspections. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring sound judgment, alertness, and care for the safety of the driver and others. The schedule is flexible according to operational demands and seasonality, including weekends when needed, and may involve working up to 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days as permitted by DOT regulations. The position is based in the Hope/Texarkana, Arkansas area. Compensation is listed as $23 per hour, with potential annual earnings of $92,690, overtime after 40 hours, a six-day workweek, and 40 hours guaranteed. The posting also lists a $1,000 annual retention bonus, weekly pay, and a $150 boot credit. Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company that transforms unused food and organic materials into resources and works to reduce landfill use and support environmental sustainability. The company offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) match; company-paid disability and life insurance; PTO and sick time; paid holidays; professional development; an Employee Assistance Program; and a wellness program. Employees can access Denali’s Ascend Employee Development Program and more than 6,000 professional courses at no cost.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and tanker endorsement.
Previous tanker-driving experience.
Experience operating end-dump trailers or similar equipment.
Ability to operate a standard/manual-transmission commercial vehicle.
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 a graduate of an accredited truck-driving school or with 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 and satisfy applicable DOT and company qualification requirements.
Strong commercial driving and vehicle-handling abilities; knowledge of DOT regulations, tanker safety requirements, and 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 regularly lift, pull, push, or carry up to 70 pounds and pull or roll loads weighing up to 300 pounds when working with totes.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, twist, shovel, climb, and reach overhead; 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 potentially 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, load, and unload materials throughout Hope, Nashville, and other assigned service areas using tanker and end-dump equipment.
Conduct complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and 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 record hours of service and other required information accurately.
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 up to 60 hours during a seven-day period or 70 hours during an eight-day period, as permitted by DOT regulations.
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

Medical insurance, including copay and HSA plan options.
Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
401(k) match of up to 4%.
Company-paid long-term and short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance options for employees and family.
Health Savings Plan.
PTO and sick time, including family leave.
Nine paid holidays.
Weekly pay.
Professional development and free access to thousands of courses through the Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
$150 boot credit.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
Safety-program raffle prizes, including quarterly regional, annual regional, and annual Apex prizes.