Class A CDL Tanker Driver - Req ID: 4348

Denali Water Solutions•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A CDL Tanker Driver safely and efficiently transports liquid cargo to various destinations while following safety regulations, company policies, and applicable laws. The driver performs vehicle inspections, maintains delivery and maintenance records, and contributes to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring focus, diligence, and responsibility for the safety of the employee and others. The role involves extensive travel across a regional footprint determined by management, using delivery equipment that includes 30–45-foot open-top dump trailers and combination vehicles. Drivers operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles, communicate with customers, vendors, and the corporate operations team, and may use hand tools for basic repairs to company bins and equipment. Work hours may vary with seasonality and may reach up to 60 hours in a 7-day week or 70 hours in 8 days. The position is based in the Dallas Metro Area, including Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. It is full-time and hourly. Compensation includes competitive weekly pay and a $1,000 annual retention bonus. Additional safety-program rewards include quarterly and annual regional raffles and an annual Apex award. Denali describes its work as mission-driven, focused on recycling organic materials and reducing waste sent to landfills.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL in the driver's state of residence with a tanker endorsement.
At least 2 years of experience and a clean driving record.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screening.
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.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a current DOT medical card.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and road test.
Must live in a defined hiring area and be willing to park at the approved parking area.
No DUI or DWI conviction in a commercial motor vehicle or personal vehicle in the last 3 years.
No DOT drug or alcohol violation within the past 3 years.
Time-management ability and ability to maintain route consistency.
Communication and customer service skills.
Proficiency operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Experience using an electronic logging system.
Basic computer and cell phone knowledge.
Ability to lift, pull, and/or push up to 70 pounds and perform bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, and overhead reaching.
Ability to manage unpleasant odors from food waste and farms.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

End-dump experience is a plus in some areas.
Knowledge of hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Safely transport liquid cargo and make timely deliveries across a regional footprint.
Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles in accordance with DOT requirements and local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
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 purposes.
Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination and service tickets and truck maintenance records.
Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to support smooth 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 based on seasonality, up to 60 hours in a 7-day week or 70 hours in 8 days.
Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, trainings, or briefings.
Use a computer and cell phone for training, communication, and expense management.