Class A CDL Route Driver - Req. ID: 4342

Denali Water Solutions•Montgomery, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Denali is hiring a full-time Class A CDL Route Driver for routes based in Montgomery or Hayneville, Alabama. The driver transports goods and equipment safely and on time across a regional service area, following Department of Transportation requirements and applicable laws. Equipment includes 30–45-foot open-top dump trailers and may include grapple trucks. The role involves vehicle inspections, equipment upkeep and cleanliness, delivery scheduling, route consistency, documentation, and regular communication with dispatch, customers, vendors, and the operations team. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring sound judgment and attention to the safety of the driver and others. The schedule may be flexible according to seasonal needs, up to 50 hours per week, and includes participation in weekly safety calls, training, or briefings. The job requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and the ability to manage unpleasant odors from food waste and farms. Physical tasks include regularly lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 70 pounds, as well as bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, and reaching overhead. Drivers must live in a defined hiring area and be willing to park at an approved location. Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company that transforms unused food and organic materials into resources. The company offers mission-driven work, professional development, and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement matching; disability and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and wellness and employee assistance programs. Eligible new hires for this requisition may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments. The posting also lists an annual retention bonus and safety-program raffle prizes.

Requirements

Hold a valid Class A CDL, self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance.
Have a clean MVR and PSP and a clean driving record.
Meet the experience and age requirement: at least 23 years old with at least two years of full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience, or 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.
Have a current DOT medical card.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and road test.
Have a stable work history.
Live in a defined hiring area and be willing to park at the approved parking area.
Have no DUI or DWI conviction in a commercial motor vehicle or personal vehicle within the past three years, and no DOT drug or alcohol violation within the past three years.
Be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Manage time and maintain route consistency; demonstrate communication and customer-service skills.
Be proficient in operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Regularly lift, pull, or push up to 70 pounds and perform bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, and overhead reaching.
Work outside in all weather conditions and manage unpleasant odors from food waste and farms.

Nice To Haves

Experience with long-haul driving.
Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs), such as PeopleNet.
Previous experience in logistics or transportation.
Class B CDL with grapple-truck experience, or willingness to train to operate a grapple truck.
Knowledge of hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Safely operate Class A combination vehicles, including 30–45-foot open-top dump trailers, on assigned regional routes.
Follow DOT requirements and all applicable local, state, and federal laws while operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Use hand tools for basic repairs of company bins and equipment; maintain basic truck equipment and keep equipment clean.
Use an electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and other required purposes.
Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination and service tickets and truck-maintenance documentation.
Manage delivery schedules and communicate with dispatch to support route planning and consistent service.
Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, the corporate office, and the operations team about service, equipment, and customer-service issues.
Immediately report accidents and injuries to the safety manager.
Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, training, or briefings.
Use computers and cell phones for training, communication, and expense management.

Benefits

Eligible new hires may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments at 90 days, 180 days, and the first anniversary, subject to the stated conditions.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual raffle prizes, including regional prizes and an annual Apex prize.
Medical coverage with copay and HSA plan options.
Dental and vision coverage for employees and family.
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.
Nine paid holidays.
Weekly pay.
Free access to professional development courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
Volunteerism opportunities.