Regional Driver| CDL Driver| Traveling Driver| - Req. ID: 4366

Denali Water Solutions•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Denali is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to cover routes when regular drivers are unavailable 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. Assignments may operate throughout and beyond the Dallas area and can include intrastate, interstate, and extended over-the-road travel. Travel locations, schedules, and weekly hours vary according to operational needs. This is a salaried, safety-sensitive position requiring alertness, sound judgment, and diligence to protect the employee and others. The driver operates Class A commercial vehicles and assigned equipment, completes customer stops, and maintains vehicles, equipment, and required records. The role requires flexibility, self-motivation, mechanical aptitude, independent work, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service. Approved transportation and hotel expenses are company-paid, with per diem provided for qualifying nights away from home. Weekly salary is listed as $1,700, with overnight travel pay, a $1,000 annual retention bonus, PTO and sick time from day one, and a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires paid in installments. The position is based in Kansas City, Kansas. Extensive overnight and over-the-road travel is required; assignments may be local, regional, or interstate. Weekend and holiday work may occasionally be required, and schedules and hours vary within applicable DOT Hours-of-Service limits. Denali describes its work as mission-driven organic recycling that transforms unused food and organics into resources. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, professional-development opportunities, and a collaborative, values-driven team culture. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, company-paid disability and life insurance, paid time off 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.
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 meet the physical and operational demands of assigned driving and equipment duties; specific physical demands are not stated.

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 due to 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.
Complete 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 installments subject to stated conditions.
$1,700 weekly salary and $60 overnight travel pay; paid weekly.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
$150 boot credit.
PTO and sick time from day one.
Company-paid approved transportation and hotel expenses for travel.
Per diem for each qualifying night away from home.
Quarterly regional safety raffle with a $1,000 prize per region.
Annual regional safety raffle with $5,000 prizes for four winners.
Annual Apex safety award with a $10,000 prize.
Comprehensive medical coverage, with copay and HSA plan options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) match of up to 4%.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid AD&D and life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance options for employees and family.
Health Savings Plan.
Family leave.
Nine paid holidays.
Professional development and free access to professional courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Opportunities for professional growth and learning.