Class A Route Driver - Req. ID: 4115

Denali; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Denali is actively seeking a dependable Class A CDL Route Driver to operate a five-day retail collection route across the Dallas area. You will safely collect and transport food waste and other organics from 15–25 customer locations daily, using 30- to 45-foot end-dump trailers and pallet jacks.

Daily tasks include pre-trip inspections, documentation, and ongoing communication with management. Willingness to cover alternate routes and weekends, strict adherence to DOT regulations, and a

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card required.
• Ability to operate manual- and automatic-transmission commercial vehicles.
• Willingness to work a five-day route with weekends as needed and up to 70 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT laws and company policies.
• Transport and deliver food waste and other organic materials on assigned routes (15–25 stops per day).
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain a safe, clean vehicle and equipment.
• Use Electronic Logging Devices and complete service tickets, documentation, and reporting accurately and on time.
• Communicate route progress, delays, and safety concerns with management and dispatch.

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Smartphone/tablet

Job description

About Denali

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 Route Driver

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.

About Denali

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 Route Driver

Position Type

Full-Time | Hourly

Schedule

Five-Day Retail Route | Some Weekends Required

Company Overview

At Denali, we are more than the nation’s leading organic recycling company—we are sustainability innovators 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 long-term resilience. With corporate offices in Texas and Arkansas, Denali operates nationwide, advancing environmental and agricultural progress on a meaningful scale. Join us in creating a cleaner, more sustainable future. To learn more, visit denalicorp.com.

Position Summary

Denali is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Class A CDL Route Driver to operate a five-day retail collection route. The driver will safely collect and transport food waste and other organic materials while servicing approximately 15–25 customer locations per day. This position operates Class A commercial vehicles equipped with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers. Drivers must also operate an electric pallet jack, maneuver collection containers, use a company-issued mobile device, complete required electronic documentation, and communicate with management daily. Qualified candidates must be able to operate a manual-transmission commercial vehicle, perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and physically crawl underneath trucks and trailers to inspect brakes, slack adjusters, and other safety components. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a clear mind, sound judgment, and consistent attention to detail. Each employee is responsible for protecting their own safety as well as the safety of coworkers, customers, and the motoring public.

Schedule and Route Expectations

• Five-day retail route workweek.
• Some weekends are required.
• Flexible start times and overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Drivers may work up to 60 hours within seven consecutive days or 70 hours within eight consecutive days, in accordance with applicable Hours of Service regulations.
• Drivers must be flexible and willing to cover alternate routes, including interstate assignments, when operationally necessary.
• Routes average approximately 15–25 customer stops per day.
• Work is performed inside and outside the vehicle in all weather conditions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Vehicle and Route Operations

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles in compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Operate manual- and automatic-transmission commercial vehicles.
• Load, transport, and deliver food waste and other organic materials along assigned routes.
• Operate 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers throughout assigned service areas.
• Safely operate hydraulic end-dump systems during loading and unloading.
• Complete assigned retail routes averaging approximately 15–25 customer stops per day.
• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks when required.
• Push, pull, roll, and maneuver collection totes and containers.
• Remain flexible and available to cover alternate or interstate routes as business needs require.

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance

• Perform complete DOT-compliant pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Inspect critical equipment and safety components, including:
  • Brakes and slack adjusters.
  • Tires and wheels.
  • Lights and reflectors.
  • Air lines and air systems.
  • Hydraulic systems.
  • Suspension components.
  • Coupling devices.
  • Fluid levels.
  • Required emergency and safety equipment.
• Crawl underneath trucks and trailers to inspect brakes, slack adjusters, suspension components, air lines, and other safety-critical equipment.
• Report vehicle defects, equipment damage, maintenance concerns, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and basic equipment troubleshooting using hand tools when appropriate and authorized.
• Maintain assigned trucks, trailers, containers, and other equipment in a clean, safe, organized, and professional condition.

Customer-Site Responsibilities

• Safely collect and transport food waste and other customer materials.
• Pressure-wash bins and collection containers when required.
• Clean spills and remove debris after servicing customer locations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and provide courteous, dependable service.
• Report contamination, damaged containers, access issues, or other customer-site concerns promptly.

Technology and Documentation

• Use company-issued mobile phones, tablets, and computers for communication, training, scheduling, navigation, route documentation, and expense reporting.
• Utilize Electronic Logging Devices and maintain accurate DOT and Hours of Service records.
• Complete service tickets, contamination reports, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports, maintenance records, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Respond promptly to calls, messages, and electronic instructions while following safe-driving requirements.
• Be comfortable operating company vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing safety cameras.
• Understand that safety-camera footage may be used for incident review, safety coaching, compliance, and training purposes.

Communication and Safety

• Maintain open and professional communication with managers on a daily basis.
• Provide timely updates regarding route progress, delays, customer concerns, equipment issues, and safety matters.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, operations personnel, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Report accidents, injuries, spills, equipment damage, mechanical failures, and safety concerns immediately.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings, required company training, and operational briefings.
• Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Use all required personal protective equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Current DOT Medical Card.
• Self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate Driver.
• Ability to safely operate a manual-transmission commercial vehicle.
• Driving history that meets company and insurance requirements.
• Pre-Employment Screening Program record that meets company requirements.
• Stable employment history demonstrating safety, dependability, and reliability.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, Motor Vehicle Record review, and all DOT-required testing.
• Ability to meet all DOT physical requirements.
• Ability to perform complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ability to crawl underneath trucks and trailers to inspect brakes, slack adjusters, air systems, and suspension components.
• Ability to safely operate an electric pallet jack.
• Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, mobile applications, and Electronic Logging Device.
• Willingness to operate vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing safety cameras.
• Ability and willingness to communicate with managers daily.
• Ability to work a five-day retail route schedule, including weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail or multi-stop route-driving experience.
• Previous waste, recycling, agriculture, transportation, or environmental-services experience.