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

Denali Water Solutions•Katy, TX

4d•$82,000 - $83,500•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. The driver provides route coverage when routes are unassigned because of staffing shortages, PTO, illness, training, or other operational needs. Routes primarily involve collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali. The position is based in the Dallas, Texas area and requires extensive regional and over-the-road travel across multiple locations. Drivers may be assigned local, regional, or interstate routes; destinations, schedules, and weekly hours vary with operational needs. The role suits an experienced driver who enjoys travel, variety, and independent work. Denali pays approved transportation and hotel expenses and provides overnight travel pay and per diem for qualifying assignments away from home. This is a salaried, full-time, safety-sensitive position. The driver is responsible for alertness, sound judgment, safe driving, dependable service, and professional customer interactions. Weekly hours vary, and schedules must remain within applicable DOT Hours-of-Service limits.

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; 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.
Safe commercial-vehicle operation, independent decision-making, route adaptability, time management, accurate recordkeeping, customer service, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.

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, including manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles.
Operate manual or electric pallet jacks as required.
Use a pressure washer to clean bins and containers, and leave customer locations clean, organized, and free of debris.
Perform thorough pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.
Use basic hand tools for minor repairs to company bins and equipment; maintain basic truck equipment and assigned vehicle cleanliness.
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 paperwork accurately and on time.
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 subject to stated conditions.
$83,500 yearly salary.
$60 overnight travel pay and $60 per diem while away from home, as applicable.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
$150 boot credit.
Paid weekly.
PTO and sick time from day one, including family leave.
Nine paid holidays.
Comprehensive 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.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Free professional development and learning resources, including more than 6,000 courses and the Ascend Employee Development Program.
Approved transportation and hotel expenses for travel assignments.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual regional raffles and an annual Apex prize.