Class A CDL Retail Route Driver - Req# 4344

Denali; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Home Daily

PTO/Sick time from day 1

Boot Credit

Weekly pay

Job summary

Denali is seeking a safety-focused Class A CDL Route Driver to operate 30- to 45-foot end-dump trailers. Routes originate in Des Moines, IA area with nightly home time and occasional interstate travel. You will transport materials, perform inspections, and communicate with dispatch and customers.

The role requires dependability, attention to equipment issues, and the ability to work independently in outdoor/industrial environments. Training and safety guidelines will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers.
• Complete assigned local routes efficiently while providing professional customer service.
• Travel across state lines occasionally as required.
• Operate vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Comply with DOT requirements and applicable laws.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate electronic driver logs in the company system.
• Submit service tickets, contamination reports, and maintenance records.
• Keep equipment clean and in good operating condition.
• Use basic hand tools for minor repairs on bins and equipment.
• Communicate regularly with dispatch, customers, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Report accidents, injuries, and safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in safety calls, meetings, training, and briefings.
• Use a smartphone/computer for communications and documentation.
• Work weekends as needed to complete duties.

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.

Class A CDL Driver | End Dump Driver | CDL Local Route Driver

Candidate Search Locations : Des Moines, IA / Ames, IA / Newton, IA

Compensation & Perks Overview

• Up to $30.00 an Hour Starting pay |$97,500.00 Potental Annual Earnings| Benefits | PTO/Sick time from day 1| $150 Boot Credit | 5 - day work schedule, some weekends | Starts by 5am - 7am | Home Daily | Earlier is Optional |
• Paid Weekly | Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly | OT availble | Benefits | PTO/Sick time from day 1| Route Type: Primarily local, with occasional interstate travel
• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus(For Elgible New Hires)
• $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Paid in three installments. Weekly salary and travel pay are separate.
• 25% ($1,875) at 90 days of employment
• 25% ($1,875) at 180 days of employment
• 50% ($3,750) on your first anniversary
• Bonus is paid on the regular payroll cycle after each milestone, provided the driver is actively employed and in good standing on that date. Offer is for this requisition only and may be changed or withdrawn.
• $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
• Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize/region
• Annual regional raffle: $5,000 prizes (4 winners)
• Annual Apex winner: $10,000 prize

About the Role

Denali Water Solutions is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Class A CDL Route Driver to operate tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers . Routes primarily originate in the Des Moines area, allowing drivers to return home nightly. Occasional travel across state lines may be required based on operational needs. In this role, you will transport materials safely and efficiently, inspect equipment, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate with dispatch and customers. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive to potential equipment issues, and comfortable working independently in outdoor and industrial environments. Driver must be observant and able to identify potential equipment issues during routine inspections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers.
• Complete assigned local routes efficiently while providing professional customer service.
• Travel across state lines occasionally as required.
• Operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Comply with DOT requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, identifying and reporting potential equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate electronic driver logs using the company's electronic logging system.
• Complete and submit service tickets, contamination reports, maintenance records, and other required documentation.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic operating condition of assigned equipment.
• Use basic hand tools to perform minor repairs on company bins and equipment.
• Communicate regularly with dispatch, customers, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Report accidents, injuries, equipment problems, and safety concerns immediately.
• Participate in required safety calls, meetings, training, and briefings.
• Use a smartphone or computer for communication, training, documentation, and expense reporting.
• Work weekends when necessary to complete weekly duties and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be flexible to work on weekends, If weekly duties and reponsibilities were

Compensation, Benefits, and Driver Incentives

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly , with potential annual earnings of $97,500 .
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate after 40 hours per week .
• Consistent, full-time work with overtime opportunities.
• Benefits available, with PTO and sick time beginning on day one .
• $1,000 annual retention bonus .
• Travel pay paid separately from regular wages.
• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Eligible new hires receive the bonus in three installments:
• $1,875 after 90 days of employment.
• $1,875 after 180 days of employment.
• $3,750 on the first anniversary of employment.
• Qualified drivers may earn additional rewards for outstanding safety performance:
• Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize per region.
• Annual regional raffle: Four $5,000 prizes.
• Annual Apex Award: $10,000 prize.