Class A CDL Truck Driver | CDL-A Utility Driver | Req. ID: 4332

Denali Water Solutions•Woodbine, MD

About The Position

The Class A CDL Utility Driver is responsible for safely transporting and delivering materials on designated local, regional, and interstate routes while supporting operations across multiple locations and service lines. The driver fills in on routes as needed to support business operations, customer service commitments, and driver coverage. Duties include operating commercial vehicles and equipment, collecting and delivering materials, complying with DOT regulations, and providing excellent customer service. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring safe driving practices, operational excellence, and flexibility as business needs change. The role involves traveling throughout assigned regions while pulling a heavy-duty pickup truck with a utility trailer to transport damaged bins to repair facilities or scrap yards. The driver may assist with company rollouts by delivering new bins to client locations, move equipment between locations, operate a manual or electric pallet jack, and pressure-wash bins and containers while leaving client locations clean and free of debris. This is a full-time, hourly position based in Woodbine, Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; the role requires overnight stays, with home time every weekend. The posting states that schedules may be flexible based on seasonality and operational needs, and that work may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel when required. Drivers may work up to 60 hours in a 7-day period or 70 hours in an 8-day period, in accordance with DOT regulations. Pay is up to $30 per hour, with potential annual earnings stated as $109,000. Overnight stays include a $60 per diem and company-paid hotel accommodations.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Minimum age of 21 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Strong understanding of DOT regulations and Hours of Service requirements.
Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules and assignments.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel when required.
Ability to work up to 60 hours in a 7-day period or 70 hours in an 8-day period, in accordance with DOT regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating tractor-trailer combinations.
Experience with open-top dump trailers, roll-off, waste hauling, or similar equipment.
Class A CDL is preferred for the separately described Non-CDL Driver work, but is not a must for that work.

Responsibilities

Safely transport and deliver materials on designated local, regional, and interstate routes.
Provide operational support across multiple locations and service lines, filling in on routes as needed.
Travel throughout assigned regions while pulling a heavy-duty pickup truck with a utility trailer to transport damaged bins to repair facilities or scrap yards.
Assist with company rollouts by delivering new bins to client locations as needed.
Move equipment to multiple locations as needed.
Operate manual or electric pallet jacks.
Use a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers and leave client locations clean and free of debris.
Operate commercial vehicles and equipment, perform route collections and deliveries, and comply with DOT regulations.
Adapt to changing schedules and assignments and provide customer service.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including pay up to $30 per hour and competitive weekly pay.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly regional raffle with a $1,000 prize per region.
PEAKS Safety Program annual regional raffle with $5,000 prizes for four winners.
PEAKS Safety Program annual Apex winner prize of $10,000.
$60 per diem per overnight stay.
Company-paid hotel accommodations for overnight stays.
Medical plans, including copay and HSA options.
Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
401(k) match of up to 4%.
Company-paid long-term and short-term disability, 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.
Free access to professional development courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling and other resources.
Wellness Program.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.