Class A CDL - Live bottom belt trailer - Local - Req. ID 4361

Denali; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual retention bonus

Quarterly regional raffle

Annual Apex winner prize

Job summary

Denali is hiring a dependable Class A CDL Driver to transport bulk materials using live bottom/belt trailers on local routes in Katy/Conroe, TX. The role starts early and offers a five-day workweek with local home daily schedules and OT opportunities.

Pay is competitive with a retention bonus program and regional raffles. Training is provided for live bottom trailer operations, and you will work with dispatch and customers to ensure timely deliveries while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and Hours of Service.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles per DOT regulations.
• Transport bulk materials to customer locations and sites.
• Unload materials using live bottom/belt trailer systems after training.
• Complete driver logs, inspections, and fuel records.
• Coordinate with dispatch on schedules and updates.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety mindset

Documentation

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

About Company

Denali is the leading organic recycling company on a mission to unlock the power of unused food and organics, transforming them into resources to feed, fuel and replenish the earth. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers be more resilient, and reducing society's reliance on fossil fuels. Denali provides meaningful and measurable change for any business that handles food, creating value with our scalable solutions across the nation. Our services and products touch thousands of acres and businesses, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

Job Details

Local Class A CDL Truck Driver (Live Bottom/Belt Trailer)

Locations: Katy, TX / Conroe, TX

Pay: Up to $24 Hourly| $1,500 Weekly| $78,000 Potential Annual Earnings

Schedule: Five-day workweek | First shift | 6:00 a.m. start| Local Home Daily| OT availble averaging 15hours weekly

Weekend Work: Required seasonally or as business needs dictate

Training Available: Valid Class A CDL required; willing to train on live bottom/belt trailer operations.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay
• $1,000 annual retention bonus
• PEAKS Safety Program opportunities:
• Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize per region
• Annual regional raffle: $5,000 prizes for four winners
• Annual Apex winner: $10,000 prize

About the Role

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable Class A CDL Driver to transport bulk materials using a tractor-trailer equipped with a live bottom/belt trailer. Materials may include compost, soil, mulch, aggregates, and other bulk products delivered to customer locations and project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Transport bulk materials to customer locations, construction sites, farms, compost facilities, and processing locations.
• Safely operate live bottom/belt trailer unloading systems after completing required training.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and daily inspections of tractors, trailers, and related equipment.
• Properly secure and cover loads using tarp systems to prevent material loss during transportation.
• Load, transport, and unload materials while maintaining safety and product quality standards.
• Accurately complete driver logs, inspection reports, fuel records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate with dispatch, operations personnel, and customers regarding delivery schedules and updates.
• Monitor vehicle performance and promptly report maintenance concerns.
• Keep equipment clean, organized, and in safe operating condition.
• Assist with yard operations, equipment staging, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) .
• Acceptable driving record and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and safe driving practices.
• Ability to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles, as required.
• Ability to work a five-day schedule beginning at 6:00 a.m. , with weekend availability during seasonal demand or as needed.
• Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to learn proper operation of live bottom/belt trailer equipment.

Preferred Experience

• Live bottom, walking floor, end-dump, or other specialty trailer experience.
• Roll-off truck or container experience.
• Experience hauling compost, mulch, soil, aggregates, agricultural products, or waste materials.
• Familiarity with construction, environmental, agricultural, recycling, or waste management operations.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow operating procedures.
• Attention to detail when inspecting equipment and completing documentation.
• Ability to adapt to changing routes, schedules, and assignments.
• Ability to learn safe unloading procedures, load securement, tarp operation, and basic troubleshooting of trailer systems.

Physical Requirements

• Climb in and out of trucks and access trailers multiple times daily.
• Climb ladders and access trailer tarp systems.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds .
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and perform vehicle inspections.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and environments involving mud, dust, and uneven terrain.

Work Environment

Work may take place at construction sites, compost facilities, farms, recycling centers, transfer stations, landfills, and customer locations