Class A CDL | Route Driver| $5,000 Sign On Bonus| 4347

Denali Water Solutions•Toccoa, GA

About The Position

Denali is hiring a full-time Class A CDL Tanker Driver for local routes in the Toccoa, Georgia hiring area. The role transports liquid cargo using tanker trailers and combination vehicles, with nightly home time and the option to take the truck home. Drivers are responsible for following safety regulations and applicable laws, protecting cargo, completing inspections and records, and coordinating with customers, vendors, dispatch, and operations. The position involves loading and unloading cargo and may require basic equipment repairs and maintenance. Work hours are flexible based on seasonality, with overtime available and schedules that may reach 60 hours in a seven-day week or 70 hours in eight days. Weekends may be required.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL in the state of residence, self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver, with a tanker endorsement.
Meet the experience and age requirement: at least 23 years old with a minimum of 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.
Current DOT medical card.
Clean MVR and PSP; no DUI or DWI conviction in a commercial motor vehicle or personal vehicle within the last three years.
Stable work history.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and road test.
Live in a defined hiring area and be willing to park at the approved parking area.
Time-management skills and ability to maintain route consistency.
Communication and customer-service skills.
Proficiency operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Basic computer and cell phone knowledge.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hydraulics.
Experience using an electronic logging system such as PeopleNet.

Responsibilities

Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles in accordance with DOT requirements and local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Load and unload cargo while following procedures designed to prevent spills and accidents.
Use hand tools for basic repairs to company bins and equipment.
Maintain basic truck equipment and keep equipment clean.
Use an electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and other required records.
Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination and service tickets and truck maintenance records.
Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to support seamless operations.
Communicate with the corporate office and operations team about service, equipment, and customer-service issues.
Report accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, training, and briefings.
Use a computer and cell phone for training, communication, and expense management.

Benefits

Up to $28.00 per hour starting pay and paid weekly.
$5,000 sign-on bonus, with the posting also describing a $7,500 bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments subject to the stated conditions.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
Paid time off and sick time from day one, including family leave.
Nine paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) match of up to 4%.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance options for employees and family.
Health Savings Plan.
Professional development, including the Ascend Employee Development Program and access to more than 6,000 courses at no cost.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
$150 boot credit.
Overtime available.
Home nightly, with the option to take the truck home.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual prize raffles.