Regional Driver

Denali Water Solutions•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Denali is hiring a full-time, salaried Regional Relief Driver (also described as a Lead Support Driver) to travel to various locations and cover regular route collection drivers during vacation, sick leave, or other business needs. Drivers are generally expected to remain within their assigned region, though occasional travel outside the region may be needed. The role involves collecting and transporting food waste on intra- and interstate routes with approximately 15 to 25 stops per day, following routes determined by the company. The position is safety-sensitive and requires attention to the employee’s safety and the safety of others. Travel is required, and start times are between midnight and 3 a.m. The driver operates manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles and related equipment, maintains vehicle and route documentation, and helps keep trucks, bins, and client locations clean. The job requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and handling food-waste and farm odors, as well as lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving heavy materials and totes. Denali describes itself as an organic recycling company that turns unused food and organics into resources. Its work supports keeping water clean, reducing landfill needs, improving soil fertility, helping farmers become more resilient, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Requirements

Class A CDL, self-certified with the state of issuance as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver.
Clean MVR and PSP.
At least 23 years of age and a minimum of 2 years of full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience; alternatively, at least 21 years of age with 1 year of tractor-trailer experience if a graduate of a truck driving school or with 1 year of military experience.
Stable work history.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Pass a pre-employment background check.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Ability to regularly lift, pull, and/or push up to 70 pounds; bend, stoop, twist, shovel, and reach overhead.
Ability to regularly pull or roll up to 300 pounds when working with totes.
Ability to handle unpleasant odors from food waste and farms.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Five years of Class A driving experience with no accidents or incidents.
Time-management skills and ability to maintain route consistency.
Communication and customer-service skills.
Knowledge of hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Travel to locations to cover regular route collection drivers during vacation, sick leave, or other business needs, including occasional assignments outside the region.
Load, haul, and deliver food waste on company-routed intra- and interstate routes, with approximately 15 to 25 stops per day.
Operate manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles in compliance with DOT requirements and local, state, and federal laws.
Operate a manual or electric pallet jack as needed.
Use a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers and keep client locations clean and free of debris.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Use hand tools for basic repairs to company bins and equipment.
Maintain basic truck equipment and keep equipment clean.
Use the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and other required entries.
Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination and service tickets and truck maintenance documentation.
Immediately report accidents and injuries to the safety manager.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in three installments at 90 days, 180 days, and the first anniversary, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program quarterly and annual regional raffles and an 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.
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.
Wellness Program.