Regional Class A CDL Truck Driver | $7,500 Sign On Bonus |

Denali Water Solutions•Weedsport, NY

8h•$80,000 - $83,200

About The Position

Denali is hiring a full-time, salaried Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to provide route coverage when drivers are unavailable because of staffing shortages, PTO, sick leave, or other operational needs. Routes primarily involve collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali. The role requires extensive over-the-road travel, primarily throughout the Great Lakes region—including Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky—with occasional assignments elsewhere in the Midwest and surrounding regions. The position is based in the Weedsport, Auburn, Syracuse, or Ithaca, New York area. Weekly hours and shifts vary with route assignments and operational demands. Extensive overnight and weekly travel is required, and occasional weekend travel may be necessary. Denali covers transportation and hotel expenses and provides $60 per day in per diem while traveling. Compensation is a $1,600 weekly salary, paid weekly, plus a $1,000 annual retention bonus. Eligible new hires may receive a $7,500 sign-on bonus in three installments: $1,875 after 90 days, $1,875 after 180 days, and $3,750 on the first anniversary, subject to the stated active-employment and good-standing conditions. The PEAKS Safety Program includes quarterly and annual regional raffles and an annual Apex prize. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness, sound judgment, and diligence to protect the employee and others. Drivers work independently in urban and rural environments and around commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, customer locations, transfer stations, farms, and processing facilities. Denali describes its work as transforming unused food and organics into resources, with benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) match; company-paid disability and life insurance; PTO and sick time; paid holidays; professional development; an Employee Assistance Program; and a wellness program.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and remain away from home as assignments require.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours-of-Service requirements, and ELD systems.
Clean and acceptable driving record.
Commitment to safe vehicle operation and compliance with DOT and company requirements.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including clear verbal and written communication.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment concerns.
Ability to adapt to changing routes, locations, schedules, and assignments, including varying weekly hours.
Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
Ability to climb into and out of trucks and trailers multiple times during the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.
Ability to bend, reach, climb, balance, stand, and walk as required.
Ability to perform vehicle inspections and minor operational maintenance.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and muddy conditions.

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.
Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles with end-dump trailers.
Haul food waste, organic materials, and other approved loads.
Cover routes for drivers unavailable due to PTO, vacation, sick leave, FMLA, training, staffing shortages, or open positions.
Travel to multiple operating locations and provide transportation support based on business needs.
Perform required pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.
Complete electronic driver logs, inspection reports, trip documentation, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
Secure and transport loads safely in compliance with DOT, FMCSA, environmental, and company regulations.
Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical or maintenance concerns.
Troubleshoot minor operational equipment issues when appropriate.
Communicate with dispatchers, operations teams, maintenance personnel, managers, and customers.
Learn unfamiliar routes and operating procedures quickly.
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 all traffic, weather, and working conditions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in three installments subject to stated conditions.
$1,600 weekly salary, paid weekly.
$60 per day per diem while traveling; transportation and hotel expenses are covered.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual regional raffles and annual Apex prize.
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.
Professional development, including the Ascend Employee Development Program and access to more than 6,000 professional courses at no cost.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
Collaborative, values-driven team culture.