Class A Route Driver - Local Driver - $7,500 Sign On Bonus - 4375

Denali

Farmington (CT)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 44,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

PTO/Sick time from day 1

$1,000 Annual Retention Bonus

Safety programs and raffles

Job summary

Denali is seeking a dependable Class A CDL Local Retail Route Driver to join our team in Farmington, CT. This home-daily role focuses on delivering and hauling food waste and organics to local customer locations, with physical duties and odor exposure as part of daily work.

You’ll handle end-dump trailers and pallet jacks, maintain safety records, and report issues promptly. The position offers a sign-on bonus and retention incentives to reward reliability and performance.

Qualifications

Valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record.
Age 23+ with 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer experience, or 21+ with 1 year plus training.
Pass pre-employment drug screen.
Willingness to start between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m.
Able to work 40-45+ hours per week.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class A vehicle on local retail routes.
Load, haul, and deliver food waste and green waste.
Complete approximately 15-25 stops per day on the assigned route.
Operate end-dump trailers and pallets jacks as required.
Keep customer locations clean and report safety issues.
Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance tasks.

Skills

CDL Class A

MVR PSP clear

Drug test ready

Safety oriented

OT available

Education

Truck-driving school

Tools

End-dump trailer experience

Electric pallet jack

Local route experience

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 : Farmington, CT

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

$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.

Compensation & Perks

$1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
PEAKS Safety Program:
Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize/region
Annual regional raffle: $5,000 prizes (4 winners)
Annual Apex winner: $10,000 prize

About the Position

Denali is hiring a dependable Class A CDL Local Retail Route Driver in Goodyear, Arizona. This is a hands-on, home-daily position servicing local customer locations and hauling food waste and organic materials. Drivers should be comfortable working around strong odors, food waste, dirty containers, and outdoor conditions . This is an active driving position that requires climbing in and out of the truck, handling totes and bins, operating equipment, and keeping customer locations clean. The ideal candidate has experience operating end-dump trailers and electric pallet jacks , maintains a strong safety record, and is willing to perform the physical work required to complete the route successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle on assigned local retail routes
Load, haul, and deliver food waste and green waste
Complete approximately 15-25 stops per day , depending on the assigned route
Operate 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers and combination vehicles
Service customer locations using three-yard bins and 64-gallon totes
Operate manual and electric pallet jacks
Use pressure washers to clean bins and containers
Keep customer locations clean, safe, and free of debris
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Use hand tools to complete minor repairs and equipment maintenance
Maintain the cleanliness and basic condition of trucks, trailers, and containers
Use electronic logging devices and maintain accurate DOT records
Complete service tickets, contamination reports, inspection forms, and maintenance documentation
Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, vendors, and operations personnel
Report accidents, injuries, safety concerns, and equipment problems immediately
Attend required safety meetings, training sessions, and operational briefings
Use computers and mobile devices for routing, communication, training, and expense reporting
Work additional hours when necessary to complete assigned routes

Required Qualifications

Valid Class A CDL
Self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the issuing state
Clean and acceptable MVR and PSP records
At least 23 years old with two years of verifiable, full-time tractor-trailer experience
OR
At least 21 years old with one year of tractor-trailer experience and graduation from an approved truck-driving school or one year of qualifying military experience
Stable and dependable employment history
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Willingness to work around strong and unpleasant odors
Willingness to perform dirty, hands-on work
Ability to report to work between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m.
Ability to work 40-45+ hours per week

Preferred Experience