Class A Route Driver - Req. ID: 4019

Denali Water Solutions LLC•Dallas, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Class A CDL Route Driver plays a critical role in safely transporting organic materials throughout a designated regional service area. Drivers operate Class A commercial vehicles while servicing customer locations, collecting food waste, transporting totes, and ensuring all routes are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOT regulations and Denali safety standards. Drivers are responsible for maintaining equipment, completing required documentation, and building strong customer relationships while operating in various weather conditions and challenging work environments. This is a Safety-Sensitive Position requiring sound judgment, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the safety of yourself, your coworkers, our customers, and the motoring public.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Current DOT Medical Card
Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Stable work history
Ability to pass DOT drug screen and background check
Must successfully complete a road test
Must be at least 23 years old with two years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
Must be at least 21 years old with one year of tractor-trailer experience and be a graduate of an accredited CDL school or have one year of military driving experience.
No DUI/DWI convictions within the past three years.
No DOT Drug & Alcohol violations within the past three years.
Must reside within the designated hiring area.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to comply with DOT regulations.
Safe operation of manual and automatic transmission commercial vehicles
Excellent time management and route planning
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment inspections
Basic computer, smartphone, and tablet proficiency
Ability to safely work around hydraulic systems and heavy equipment

Nice To Haves

Clean PSP preferred
Experience operating open-top dump trailers
Previous route driving experience
Experience hauling food waste, agricultural products, or bulk commodities
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) experience (PeopleNet or similar)
Hydraulic equipment knowledge
Grapple truck or heavy equipment experience
Waste, recycling, transportation, or environmental services experience

Responsibilities

Safely operate Class A CDL tractor-trailers in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
Operate both manual and automatic transmission commercial vehicles.
Haul organic materials using 30–45-foot open-top dump trailers and combination vehicles.
Safely collect, transport, and unload food waste and customer materials.
Lift, move, and maneuver totes weighing up to 75 pounds throughout the workday.
Perform complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
Crawl underneath trucks and trailers to inspect slack adjusters, brake components, air lines, suspension, and other DOT-required equipment.
Maintain trucks, trailers, and assigned equipment in clean, safe operating condition.
Perform minor repairs using basic hand tools when appropriate.
Utilize Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and maintain accurate DOT logs.
Complete contamination reports, service tickets, DVIRs, maintenance records, and other required documentation.
Communicate professionally with dispatch, operations, customers, and vendors.
Report accidents, injuries, equipment failures, or safety concerns immediately.
Attend weekly safety meetings, operational briefings, and required training sessions.
Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.