Regional Lead Support Driver| Travel| $7500 Sign on Bonus| 4362

Denali Water Solutions•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$85,000 - $88,400

About The Position

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable Regional Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to provide route coverage during staffing shortages, open positions, PTO, sick leave, training, and other operational needs. Routes primarily involve collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali. When route coverage needs are met, this position monitors and supports drivers in the assigned operating area, including Des Moines, Green Bay, Cedar Rapids, and Minneapolis, helping ensure duties are completed safely and consistently. The role requires extensive travel, primarily throughout Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Assignments in other regions may occasionally be required. Denali covers transportation and hotel expenses and provides overnight travel pay for each night spent away from home. Weekly hours and schedules vary based on route assignments and operational demands. Occasional weekend travel may be necessary, and drivers must be willing and able to remain away from home as assignments require. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness, sound judgment, and diligence to protect the employee and others. The driver operates Class A commercial vehicles with end-dump trailers, transports food waste and other approved loads, completes inspections and records, supports drivers and operating locations, and complies with applicable regulations and company requirements. Compensation is a $1,700 weekly salary, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires paid in installments at employment milestones. Weekly salary and travel pay are separate from the sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Clean, acceptable driving record.
Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and electronic logging device (ELD) systems.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work varying schedules.
Experience performing general equipment maintenance and identifying mechanical concerns.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Clear verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to changing routes, locations, schedules, and assignments.
Commitment to safe vehicle operation and compliance with company requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of commercial driving experience.
End-dump trailer experience.
Experience hauling food waste, agricultural products, bulk commodities, or similar materials.
Experience providing route coverage or supporting multiple operating locations.
Equipment troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles equipped with end-dump trailers.
Collect, haul, and deliver food waste, organic materials, and other approved loads.
Cover routes during PTO, vacation, sick leave, FMLA, training, staffing shortages, and open positions.
Travel to multiple operating locations to provide route coverage and transportation support.
Monitor and support drivers within the assigned operating area when route coverage needs are met.
Perform required pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.
Accurately complete electronic driver logs, inspection reports, trip documentation, and other required records on time.
Secure and transport loads in compliance with DOT, FMCSA, environmental, and company requirements.
Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical or maintenance concerns.
Perform general equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor operational issues when appropriate.
Communicate effectively with dispatch, operations teams, maintenance personnel, managers, and customers.
Quickly learn unfamiliar routes, customer requirements, and operating procedures.
Assist with route familiarization, driver support, and other operational needs.
Represent Denali professionally at customer sites, company locations, transfer stations, and processing facilities.
Maintain safe operating practices in changing traffic, weather, and site conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments at employment milestones.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly regional raffle with a $1,000 prize per region.
PEAKS Safety Program annual regional raffle with $5,000 prizes for four winners.
PEAKS Safety Program annual Apex winner prize of $10,000.
Transportation and hotel expenses covered for travel assignments.
Overnight travel pay for each night spent away from home.
Comprehensive medical plans, including copay and HSA options.
Dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
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 with counseling and other resources.
Wellness Program.
Volunteerism opportunities.