Regional Class A CDL Driver | $7,500 Sign Up Bonus | Req# 4358

Denali Water Solutions•Katy, TX

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. The driver provides route coverage when routes are unassigned because of staffing shortages, PTO, sick leave, training, or other operational needs. The role supports operations across multiple locations, primarily collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali. Routes may be local, regional, intrastate, or interstate, and travel destinations, schedules, and weekly hours vary according to operational needs. Extensive overnight and over-the-road travel is required, and the position is based in the Dallas, Texas area, while the listing also identifies Katy/Houston, Texas as a location. This is a salaried, full-time position suited to an experienced Class A CDL driver who enjoys travel, variety, and independent work. The role requires flexible scheduling within DOT Hours-of-Service limits, with occasional weekend and holiday work. Denali pays approved transportation and hotel expenses and provides overnight travel pay and per diem for qualifying assignments away from home. The position is safety-sensitive and requires alertness, sound judgment, and diligence to protect the driver and others. The driver is expected to operate safely, provide dependable service, interact professionally with customers, maintain assigned vehicles and equipment, and complete required inspections and documentation. Compensation listed includes an $83,500 yearly salary, $60 overnight travel pay, $60 per diem while away from home, a $1,000 annual retention bonus, a $150 boot credit, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, subject to the stated milestone and employment conditions. Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company that transforms unused food and organics into resources. The company offers professional-development opportunities and a collaborative, values-driven team culture. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) match; disability and life insurance; PTO and sick time; paid holidays; weekly pay; professional development; an Employee Assistance Program; and a wellness program.

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.
Meet one of the following experience and age criteria: at least 23 years old with two years of verifiable, full-time tractor-trailer experience; or 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.
Ability to work weekends and holidays occasionally.

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, completing multiple customer stops per day according to company 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, leaving 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.
Report equipment problems, service concerns, accidents, and injuries immediately.
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

Comprehensive 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 offering counseling and other resources.
Wellness Program.
$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments subject to milestone and employment conditions.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
$150 boot credit.
$60 overnight travel pay and $60 per diem while away from home for qualifying assignments.
Approved transportation and hotel expenses paid by the company.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual regional raffles and an annual Apex prize.