Class A CDL | Route Driver| $5,000 Sign On Bonus| 4378

Denali Water Solutions•Toccoa, GA

5h•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A CDL Tanker Driver safely and efficiently transports liquid cargo across assigned routes while following safety regulations, company policies, and applicable laws. The driver performs vehicle inspections, maintains accurate electronic logs and paperwork, communicates with dispatch, customers, vendors, and operations staff, and loads and unloads cargo using procedures intended to prevent spills and accidents. Drivers operate tanker combination vehicles, return home nightly, and may take their truck home. The position is based in the defined hiring area near Toccoa, Georgia. Starting pay is up to $28.00 per hour. The posting describes a $5,000 sign-on bonus in the title and highlights, but its detailed bonus terms state $7,500 for eligible new hires, paid in installments at 90 days, 180 days, and the first anniversary. An annual retention bonus and safety-program raffle awards are also described. The role requires flexible hours based on seasonality, with work potentially reaching 60 hours in a seven-day week or 70 hours in eight days. Weekend work may be needed, and overtime is available. The employee may be exposed to confined spaces, outdoor weather without effective protection, atmospheric conditions, and hazards such as moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Physical activities include sitting, climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, feeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, talking, hearing, and seeing. Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company that transforms unused food and organic materials into resources. The company offers a benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, disability and life insurance, PTO and sick time, paid holidays, weekly pay, professional development, an Employee Assistance Program, and a wellness program.

Requirements

Hold a valid Class A CDL in the state of residence, self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver, with a tanker endorsement.
Have a clean MVR and PSP.
Meet the stated experience and age criteria: at least 23 years old with a minimum of two years of full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience; alternatively, be at least 21 with one year of tractor-trailer experience if a graduate of a truck driving school or with one year of military experience.
Have a stable work history.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Have a current DOT medical card.
Pass a pre-employment background check and road test.
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 in the last 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.
Have time-management skills and the ability to maintain route consistency.
Have communication and customer-service skills.
Be proficient in operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Have basic computer and cell phone knowledge.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate tanker combination vehicles with manual or automatic transmission in accordance with DOT requirements and local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip 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 records.
Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination and service tickets and truck maintenance documents.
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.
Immediately report accidents and injuries to the safety manager.
Work flexible hours according to seasonal needs, potentially up to 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days.
Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, trainings, or briefings.
Use a computer and cell phone for training, communication, and expense management.
Load and unload cargo while following procedures to prevent spills and accidents.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including copay and HSA plan options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) matching up to 4%.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid 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.
Professional development and free access to thousands of courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
$150 boot credit.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
Sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, with conflicting amounts stated in the posting: $5,000 in the headline and $7,500 in the detailed terms.
PEAKS Safety Program raffle prizes.