Class A CDL Truck Driver | CDL-A Utility Driver | Req. ID:
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 providing operational support across multiple locations and service lines. This versatile transportation team member fills in on various routes as needed to support business operations, customer service commitments, and driver coverage requirements. The role operates a variety of commercial vehicles and equipment, performs route collections and deliveries, complies with DOT regulations, and provides strong customer service. It is safety-sensitive and requires safe driving, operational excellence, and flexibility as business needs change. The position is based in Woodbine, Maryland, and involves travel throughout assigned regions, including overnight stays. Drivers may pull a heavy-duty pickup truck with a utility trailer to transport damaged bins to repair facilities or scrap yards, deliver new bins to client locations, move equipment between locations, operate pallet jacks, and pressure-wash bins and containers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; the role may require flexible hours, weekends, and overnight travel. Home time is every weekend, and company-paid hotel lodging and a $60 per-overnight per diem are provided. The role is full-time and hourly, with pay up to $30 per hour and potential annual earnings of $109,000. Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company working to transform unused food and organics into resources, with a mission to reduce landfill waste and create environmental benefits.
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- 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 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.
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 and utility trailer to transport damaged bins to repair facilities or scrap yards.
- Assist with company rollouts by delivering new bins to client locations.
- Move equipment between 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 while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and Hours of Service requirements.
- Provide service to customers and adapt to changing schedules and assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and weekly pay.
- Annual retention bonus of $1,000.
- PEAKS Safety Program raffles, including quarterly regional prizes, annual regional prizes, and an annual Apex prize.
- Company-paid hotel accommodations for overnight stays and a $60 per-overnight per diem.
- Comprehensive medical coverage with copay and HSA plan 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 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.
- Professional development, including the Ascend Employee Development Program and access to more than 6,000 courses at no cost.
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling and other resources.
- Wellness Program.
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and advancement.
- Collaborative, values-driven team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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