Class A Route Driver| CDL Driver| $7,500 Sign On Bonus| 4355

Denali Water Solutions•Weedsport, NY

3d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Denali is seeking a dependable Class A CDL Route Driver for a new food waste collection route serving the Rochester, Weedsport, and Auburn, New York areas. The driver will operate a power unit with a Wabo dump trailer, primarily servicing Tops and Walmart locations and transporting ZDP food waste to a digester. Routes generally operate within New York, with occasional regional travel to Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New Jersey to support other routes or move equipment. The role requires flexibility because schedules, route assignments, and equipment needs may change frequently. Routes begin between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM, depending on operational needs. The work includes early-morning driving, outdoor tasks, exposure to food waste odors, changing weather, and winter driving in snow and ice. Drivers may climb on and off equipment, inspect trucks and trailers, grease equipment, and wear required personal protective equipment. Operations pause during severe snowstorms, although driving during some winter snowfall is expected. This is a full-time, hourly position with weekly pay, overtime availability, benefits, PTO and sick time from day one, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments subject to the stated employment conditions. Additional offerings include a $1,000 annual retention bonus, safety program prizes, and a $150 boot credit.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Current DOT medical certification.
Experience operating tractor-trailers.
Ability to safely navigate customer locations and delivery sites.
Ability to conduct detailed vehicle inspections and recognize equipment or safety concerns.
Willingness to perform weekly greasing and routine equipment care.
Strong communication skills, dependability, and sound judgment.
Flexibility to accommodate early starts, schedule changes, and occasional regional travel.
Ability to work around food waste material and associated odors.

Nice To Haves

Dump trailer experience.
Experience driving in snow and ice, particularly lake-effect winter conditions.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a power unit with a Wabo dump trailer to collect and transport food waste material.
Service primarily Tops and Walmart locations and deliver collected material to a designated digester.
Begin routes between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM, depending on operational needs.
Follow safe loading, unloading, and equipment operating procedures.
Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Grease equipment weekly and complete assigned routine equipment care.
Promptly report equipment defects, maintenance needs, safety issues, and DOT concerns to management.
Communicate daily with management about route progress, service issues, delays, and equipment condition.
Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, and service records.
Adjust to frequent schedule changes and assist with route coverage or equipment moves as needed.
Drive safely in winter conditions, including snowfall, snow-covered roads, and ice.

Benefits

$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in three installments.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual regional raffles and an annual Apex prize.
$150 boot credit.
Medical coverage, including copay and HSA plan options.
Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
401(k) match of up to 4%.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance options for employees and family.
Health Savings Plan.
PTO and sick time, including family leave.
Nine paid holidays.
Weekly pay.
Free professional development courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.