Regional Class A CDL Lead Driver: Travel & $7.5k Sign-On

Denali; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overnight travel pay

Hotel accommodations

Job summary

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable Regional Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to provide route coverage during staffing shortages, PTO, sick leave, training, and other operational needs. Routes primarily involve collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali.

When route coverage needs are met, this position monitors and supports drivers in the assigned operating area, including Des Moines, Green Bay, Cedar Rapids, and Minneapolis, to help

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles equipped with end-dump trailers.
• Collect, haul, and deliver food waste, organic materials, and other approved loads.
• Cover routes during PTO, vacation, sick leave, FMLA, training, staffing shortages, and open positions.
• Travel to multiple operating locations to provide route coverage and transportation support.
• Monitor and support drivers within the assigned operating area when route coverage needs are met.
• Perform required pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.
• Accurately complete electronic driver logs, inspection reports, trip documentation, and other required records on time.
• Secure and transport loads in compliance with DOT, FMCSA, environmental, and company requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical or maintenance concerns.
• Perform general equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor operational issues when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, operations teams, maintenance personnel, managers, and customers.
• Quickly learn unfamiliar routes, customer requirements, and operating procedures.
• Assist with route familiarization, driver support, and other operational needs.
• Represent Denali professionally at customer sites, company locations, transfer stations, and processing facilities.
• Maintain safe operating practices in changing traffic, weather, and site conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable Regional Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to provide route coverage during staffing shortages, PTO, sick leave, training, and other operational needs. Routes primarily involve collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali.

When route coverage needs are met, this position monitors and supports drivers in the assigned operating area, including Des Moines, Green Bay, Cedar Rapids, and Minneapolis, to help