Regional Class A CDL Driver | $1,700 Weekly | Req# 4324

Denali Water Solutions•Dallas, TX

20d•$80,000 - $83,200•Onsite

About The Position

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Regional Class A CDL Truck Driver to serve as a Lead Support Driver, covering routes when drivers are unavailable or routes are unassigned because of staffing shortages, PTO, illness, training, or other operational needs. Based in the Dallas, Texas area, the position requires extensive regional and over-the-road travel to support multiple locations. Routes primarily involve collecting and transporting food waste for retail customers under contract with Denali. Destinations, schedules, and weekly hours vary according to operational needs. The role is suited to an experienced driver who is comfortable with travel, variety, and independent work. Approved transportation and hotel expenses are company-paid, and overnight travel pay and per diem are provided for qualifying assignments away from home. This is a salaried, full-time, safety-sensitive position. The driver must remain alert and use sound judgment to protect their own safety and the safety of others. Compensation is $1,700 per week, with $60 overnight travel pay and $60 per diem while away from home. Eligible new hires may receive a $7,500 sign-on bonus in three installments, and the posting also lists a $1,000 annual retention bonus and a $150 boot credit. Weekly hours vary, and schedules may include local, regional, or interstate routes, occasional weekends and holidays, and work within applicable DOT Hours-of-Service limits. The driver operates Class A commercial vehicles, including vehicles with 30- to 45-foot open-top dump trailers, and performs inspections, basic equipment upkeep, minor repairs, customer service, documentation, and safety and regulatory compliance tasks. Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company that transforms unused food and organics into resources, with work intended to reduce landfill use and support soil fertility and other environmental outcomes.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL, self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the issuing state.
Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and PSP report.
At least 23 years old with two years of verifiable, full-time tractor-trailer experience; alternatively, at least 21 years old with one year of tractor-trailer experience and graduation from an approved truck-driving school, or one year of military driving experience.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and remain away from home as assignments require.
Experience performing basic equipment maintenance and identifying mechanical concerns.
Stable employment history.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and all other required screenings.
Ability to work flexible schedules within applicable DOT Hours-of-Service limits, up to 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days.
Commitment to safe driving, alertness, sound judgment, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating end-dump or open-top dump trailers.
Food-waste, waste-hauling, agricultural, or bulk-commodity experience.
Experience providing route coverage across multiple locations.
Familiarity with electronic logging devices and transportation-management systems.
Experience using manual and electric pallet jacks.
Customer-service experience within transportation or logistics.
Tanker, HazMat, or Doubles/Triples endorsements.
Experience troubleshooting and completing minor equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

Provide route coverage for open positions and drivers unavailable because of PTO, illness, training, staffing shortages, or other operational needs.
Load, haul, and deliver food waste on intrastate and interstate routes.
Complete multiple customer stops per day according to company-established routing.
Operate Class A commercial vehicles with 30- to 45-foot open-top dump trailers and other assigned equipment.
Safely operate manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles in compliance with DOT requirements and applicable laws.
Operate manual or electric pallet jacks as required.
Use a pressure washer to clean bins and containers.
Leave customer locations clean, organized, and free of debris.
Perform thorough pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.
Use basic hand tools to complete minor repairs to company bins and equipment.
Maintain basic truck equipment and the cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
Complete electronic driver logs accurately and comply with Hours-of-Service requirements.
Maintain contamination reports, service tickets, maintenance records, expense reports, and other required documentation.
Submit completed paperwork accurately and on time to the appropriate department.
Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, dispatchers, and operations personnel.
Immediately report equipment problems, service concerns, accidents, and injuries.
Attend and participate in required safety calls, training sessions, and operational briefings.
Use computers and mobile devices for training, communication, documentation, and expense management.
Accept alternate assignments and interstate routes based on business needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in three installments after employment milestones.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
$150 boot credit.
$60 overnight travel pay and $60 per diem while away from home on qualifying assignments.
Approved transportation and hotel expenses paid by the company.
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.
Paid weekly.
Free professional development courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and access to more than 6,000 professional courses.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling and other resources.
Wellness Program.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual regional raffles and an annual Apex prize.