Class A CDL Route Driver - Req. ID: 4144

Denali Water Solutions•Ocala, FL

About The Position

Denali is seeking an experienced Class A CDL Retail Route Driver based in Lakeland, Florida. This is a full-time, safety-sensitive, hands-on driving position with a five-day route and an early-morning start. The driver operates assigned regional and interstate routes, picks up and hauls food waste from retail locations, and completes each stop safely, efficiently, and professionally. Routes and assignments may change with business needs, and drivers must be prepared to work different assignments, including interstate routes. The role combines driving with loading and unloading, cleaning containers, handling equipment, and working directly with customers. Schedules may vary according to business needs and seasonality. During busy periods, drivers may work up to 60 hours in a seven-day week or 70 hours in eight days, in accordance with applicable regulations. Denali collects and transforms organic materials into sustainable solutions intended to improve soil health, protect water quality, reduce landfill waste, and support farmers. The company describes its mission as replenishing the Earth by repurposing waste.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance.
Clean MVR and PSP.
At least 23 years old with 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 a truck driving school or with one year of military experience.
Stable work history.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Strong safety record and willingness to follow DOT and company safety requirements.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and stay on schedule.
Comfort with an early-morning start and flexible availability.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 70 pounds and pull or roll totes weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, shovel, and reach overhead.
Comfort working around food waste and unpleasant odors, outdoors in all weather conditions, and getting in and out of the truck and working around equipment throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Drive company tractor-trailer equipment on assigned regional and interstate routes.
Complete approximately 15–25 stops per day, depending on the route.
Load, haul, and deliver food waste from retail locations.
Operate 30–45-foot open-top dump trailers and combination vehicles.
Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles in accordance with DOT requirements and applicable laws.
Use manual or electric pallet jacks as needed.
Pressure wash bins and containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Perform basic repairs to company bins and equipment using common hand tools.
Maintain the cleanliness and basic equipment of the truck.
Accurately complete electronic DOT driver logs.
Maintain service tickets, contamination reports, maintenance paperwork, and other required documentation.
Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, and the operations team.
Immediately report accidents, injuries, equipment issues, and service concerns.
Participate in weekly safety calls, training, and safety briefings.
Use a company computer and cell phone for communication, training, and expense management.