Regional Driver- Class A Driver

Denali Water Solutions•Baton Rouge, LA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Denali is seeking a Lead Support Driver (CDL-A Truck Driver / Class A CDL Driver) to travel to various locations and fill in for regular route collection drivers during vacation, sick leave, or other business needs. Drivers are generally kept within their region, but may occasionally travel outside the region to cover open routes. The role is safety-sensitive and requires a clear mind and diligence, with responsibility for the employee’s safety and the safety of others. The driver loads, hauls, and delivers food waste on intra- and interstate routes, typically making 15 to 25 stops per day on routes determined by the company. The role involves operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles, using pallet jacks and pressure washers, conducting vehicle inspections, maintaining basic equipment, completing electronic logs and paperwork, and reporting accidents and injuries. Start times are between midnight and 3 a.m. This is a full-time, salaried position with required travel, advertised for Lakeland, Florida; Huntsville, Alabama; and Knoxville, Tennessee. The posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments at 90 days, 180 days, and the first anniversary, plus a $1,000 annual retention bonus and participation in the PEAKS Safety Program.

Requirements

Class A CDL, self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance.
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 make entries on reports and records.

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

Load, haul, and deliver food waste on intra- and interstate routes, with multiple stops generally ranging from 15 to 25 per day, following routes determined by the company.
Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles in accordance with DOT requirements and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Operate manual or electric pallet jacks 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 of company bins and equipment.
Maintain basic truck equipment and keep equipment clean.
Use the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and other required records.
Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination and service tickets and truck maintenance documentation.
Report accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
Travel to locations to cover regular route drivers during vacation, sick leave, or other business needs, including occasional travel outside the assigned region.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments at 90 days, 180 days, and the first anniversary, subject to the stated employment and good-standing conditions.
$1,000 annual retention bonus.
PEAKS Safety Program prizes, including quarterly and annual regional raffles and an annual Apex prize.
Comprehensive medical plan options, including copay and HSA plans.
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 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.