Class A Route Driver - Req. ID: 3981

Denali Water Solutions LLC•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Denali is the leading organic recycling company, dedicated to transforming unused food and organics into valuable resources. This role involves loading, hauling, and delivering food waste on various routes, operating company vehicles, and ensuring client locations are clean. The position requires adherence to DOT regulations, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, basic equipment maintenance, and utilizing electronic logging systems. Drivers will also manage paperwork, communicate with customers and the corporate office, and report accidents immediately. The role is safety-sensitive and requires flexibility in hours and potential interstate commerce operation. Basic computer and cell phone usage for training, communication, and expense management is also required.

Requirements

Class A CDL License (self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance)
Clean MVR and PSP
Must be at least 23 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience OR 21 years of age with 1 year of tractor-trailer experience IF a graduate from a Truck Driving School or 1 year of Military experience.
Stable work history
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Loading, hauling, and delivering food waste on intra- and interstate routes with multiple stops ranging from 15-25 per day by routing determined by the Company.
Delivery equipment ranges from 30-45' open-top dump trailers (combination vehicles) across a regional footprint determined by management.
Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles by DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
Operate manual or electric pallet jack as needed.
Utilize a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers and leave all client locations clean and free of debris.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
Typical use of hand tools for basic repairs of company bins and equipment.
Maintenance of basic truck equipment and overall cleanliness of equipment.
Utilize the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and as otherwise required.
Maintain paperwork (contamination and service tickets, truck maintenance, etc.) and submit all documentation to the appropriate party.
Regularly communicate with customers and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
Communicate with the corporate office/operations team regularly for all service, equipment, and customer service-related issues.
Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
Ability to 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.
Basic usage of computer and cell phone for training, communication, and expense management.
Regardless of any regularly scheduled service route assignment, drivers may at any time be scheduled to work a different assignment, including interstate routes. All drivers should expect operating in interstate commerce as needed.