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

Denali Water Solutions•Auburn, NY

About The Position

Denali is seeking a dependable Class A CDL Route Driver for a food-waste collection route serving Rochester, Weedsport, and Auburn, New York. The driver will operate a power unit with a Wabo dump trailer, primarily collecting food waste from Tops and Walmart locations and transporting it to a designated digester. Routes generally operate within New York, with occasional travel to Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New Jersey to support routes or move equipment. The role requires flexibility to accommodate early starts, frequent schedule and route changes, route coverage, and equipment moves. Typical start times are between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Drivers perform pre- and post-trip inspections, follow safe loading and unloading procedures, care for equipment, maintain accurate logs and service records, and report equipment, maintenance, safety, or DOT concerns. Winter driving—including some snowfall, snow-covered roads, and ice—is expected; operations pause during severe snowstorms. The job involves outdoor work, changing weather, food-waste odors, equipment inspections and greasing, climbing into and out of equipment, and wearing required personal protective equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring sound judgment and attention to personal and public safety. The position is full-time and hourly, with pay up to $32.00 per hour, overtime available, and weekly pay. The posting offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments at 90 days, 180 days, and the first anniversary, subject to the stated employment and good-standing conditions. It also lists a $1,000 annual retention bonus, a $150 boot credit, and the PEAKS Safety Program raffle prizes. Denali describes its work as organic recycling that transforms unused food and organics into resources, with stated aims including keeping water clean, reducing landfill needs, building soil fertility, supporting farmer resilience, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The company also highlights employee development, advancement, well-being, safety, inclusivity, and community support.

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 preferred.
Experience driving in snow and ice, particularly lake-effect winter conditions, preferred.

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 and route 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 installments at specified employment milestones.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual regional raffle prizes and an annual Apex winner prize.
$150 boot credit.
Medical plans, including copay and HSA options.
Dental and vision coverage for employees and family.
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.
Weekly pay.
Free access to professional development courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.