Class A CDL Route Driver - Req. ID: 3483

Denali Water Solutions LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic recycling company is seeking a Class A CDL Route Driver to handle the loading and delivery of food waste in the Montgomery and Birmingham areas. Candidates must have a Class A CDL License, a clean driving record, and at least two years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience. This role offers competitive compensation and a mission-driven work environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Mission-driven work

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience or 1 year if a graduate from a Truck Driving School.
• Self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load, haul, and deliver food waste on various routes.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and perform inspections.
• Communicate with customers to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Class A CDL License

Tractor-trailer experience

Clean motor vehicle record

Job description

Overview

At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company, we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to replenishing the Earth by repurposing waste. We transform organic materials into sustainable solutions that help preserve water quality, improve soil health, reduce reliance on landfills, and support farmers in building resilience. Denali operates nationwide, driving environmental and agricultural progress at scale. To learn more, visit denalicorp.com.

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Position

Class A CDL Route Driver

Birmingham, AL / Montgomery, AL
Full-Time / Hourly

Responsibilities

• Loading, hauling, and delivering food waste on intra- and interstate routes with multiple stops ranging from 15-25 per day by routing determined by the Company.
• Delivery equipment ranges from 30-45' open-top dump trailers (combination vehicles) across a regional footprint determined by management.
• Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles by DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Operate manual or electric pallet jack as needed.
• Utilize a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers and leave all client locations clean and free of debris.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Typical use of hand tools for basic repairs of company bins and equipment.
• Maintenance of basic truck equipment and overall cleanliness of equipment.
• Utilize the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and as otherwise required.
• Maintain paperwork (contamination and service tickets, truck maintenance, etc.) and submit all documentation to the appropriate party.
• Regularly communicate with customers and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
• Communicate with the corporate office/operations team regularly for all service, equipment, and customer service-related issues.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on seasonality, up to 60 hours in a 7-day week or 70 hours in 8 days.
• Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, trainings, or briefings.
• Basic usage of computer and cell phone for training, communication, and expense management.
• Regardless of any regularly scheduled service route assignment, drivers may at any time be scheduled to work a different assignment, including interstate routes. All drivers should expect operating in interstate commerce as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Class A CDL License (self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance)
• Clean MVR and PSP
• Must be at least 23 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience OR 21 years of age with 1 year of tractor-trailer experience IF a graduate from a Truck Driving School or 1 year of Military experience.
• Stable work history
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lifting, pulling, and/or pushing up to 70 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, or reaching overhead.
• Able to regularly pull/roll up to 300 pounds when working with totes.
• Ability to manage unpleasant odors from food waste/farms.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What we offer / Benefits

• Mission-driven work in a rapidly growing sustainability company
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• Collaborative, values-driven team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees. Accordingly, the Company will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Company affirms its desire to maintain a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.