Local Class A CDL End Dump Driver | $7,500 Sign-on Bonus | 4349

Denali Water Solutions•Elizabeth, NJ

6d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable Local Class A CDL End Dump Driver in the Elizabeth, New Jersey area. The driver safely operates a commercial truck and end dump trailer on assigned routes, transporting materials in accordance with company procedures and DOT regulations. The position involves servicing a regional footprint set by management and delivering equipment using 30–45-foot open-top dump trailers. Drivers perform vehicle inspections, maintain clean and safe equipment, follow routes and schedules, communicate with dispatch, customers, vendors, and the operations team, and complete required logs and paperwork. The role also includes basic equipment maintenance and repairs, reporting accidents and injuries, and participating in safety calls and training. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness, sound judgment, and a commitment to protecting people on the road and at work. Hours may vary with seasonality and may reach 50 hours per week. The role is full-time and hourly, with overtime available. Listed compensation is $29 per hour, with potential annual earnings of $82,940. The posting offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments, and a $1,000 annual retention bonus. Additional listed perks include weekly pay, PTO and sick time from day one, and a $150 boot credit.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; license must be self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance.
At least 2 years of driving experience with a clean driving record; the posting also specifies 1 year of tractor-trailer experience and describes age/experience alternatives for certain driving-school graduates or candidates with military experience.
Minimum age is listed as 21 in one section and at least 23 in another; candidates age 21 may qualify with one year of tractor-trailer experience if they are a truck-driving-school graduate or have one year of military experience.
Clean MVR and PSP; no DUI or DWI conviction in a commercial motor vehicle or personal vehicle within the last three years, and no DOT drug or alcohol violation within the past three years.
Current DOT medical card.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and road test.
Stable work history.
End dump trailer experience.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Time-management skills and ability to maintain route consistency.
Communication and customer-service skills.
Proficiency operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Experience using an electronic logging system, such as PeopleNet.
Basic computer and cell phone knowledge.
Live in the defined hiring area and be willing to park in the approved parking area.
Ability to lift, pull, and/or push up to 70 pounds and to bend, stoop, twist, shovel, and reach overhead.
Ability to manage unpleasant odors from food waste and farms and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Long-haul driving experience.
Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs).
Previous experience in logistics or transportation.
Knowledge of hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Safely operate commercial trucks and end dump trailers on assigned routes and transport materials in accordance with company procedures, DOT requirements, and applicable laws.
Deliver equipment using 30–45-foot open-top dump trailers across a regional service area determined by management.
Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Maintain the basic truck equipment and keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
Use hand tools for basic repairs to company bins and equipment.
Use the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and other required purposes.
Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination and service tickets and truck maintenance documentation.
Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to support seamless operations.
Communicate with the corporate office and operations team about service, equipment, and customer-service issues.
Immediately report accidents and injuries to the safety manager.
Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, training, and briefings.
Work flexible hours based on seasonality, up to 50 hours per week.
Use computers and cell phones for training, communication, and expense management.

Benefits

$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in three installments.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
$29 per hour and potential annual earnings of $82,940.
Overtime available.
Weekly pay.
PTO and sick time from day one.
$150 boot credit.
Comprehensive medical plans, including copay and HSA 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.
Professional development, including the Ascend Employee Development Program and access to more than 6,000 professional courses at no cost.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
PEAKS Safety Program prizes, including quarterly regional raffles, annual regional raffle prizes, and an annual Apex winner prize.