Regional Lead Support Driver| Travel| $7500 Sign on Bonus| 4362

Denali Water Solutions; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Overnight travel pay

Hotel expenses covered

Annual retention bonus $1,000

PEAKS Safety Program

Travel raffles and prizes

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Denali Water Solutions seeks a Regional Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to provide route coverage, monitor drivers, and support operations across Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Midwest regions. Expect extensive overnight travel, hotel accommodations covered, and a competitive sign-on bonus.

The role requires travel to Des Moines, Green Bay, Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis, with a base salary paid weekly plus travel pay.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and ability to travel extensively.
• Strong communication and independent work approach.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and electronic logs (ELD).
• Experience with basic equipment maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles equipped with end-dump trailers.
• Collect, haul, and deliver food waste and organic materials.
• Travel to multiple operating locations to provide route coverage.
• Monitor and support drivers within the operating area.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs & records on time.
• Secure and transport loads per DOT/FMCSA and company requirements.
• Communicate with dispatch, operations, maintenance, and customers.
• Represent Denali professionally at customer sites and facilities.

Skills

CDL Class A

Travel flexibility

Strong communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

DOT knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

ELD systems

Tools

ELD systems

Job description

Regional Lead Support Driver| Travel| $7500 Sign on Bonus| 4362

Denali Water Solutions LLC Rochester, Minnesota, United States

About this position

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.

Travel: Extensive regional and overnight travel required (Shifts may vary depending on the route and location)
Compensation: $1,700 weekly salary | $60 per Day per Diem while Traveling

Location : Minneapolis, MN / Rochester, MN / Madison, WI
Position Type: Full-Time | Salaried

$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.

| Paid Weekly |$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

Position Summary

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable Regional Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to provide route coverage during staffing shortages, open positions, 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 ensure required duties and responsibilities are completed safely and consistently.

This position requires extensive travel, primarily throughout Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Assignments in other regions may occasionally be required. Denali covers transportation and hotel expenses and provides overnight travel pay for each night spent away from home. Weekly hours and schedules vary based on route assignments and operational demands.

Safety-Sensitive Position: This role requires alertness, sound judgment, and diligence. Employees are responsible for protecting their own safety and the safety of others.

Bonus payments are issued on the regular payroll cycle following each milestone, provided the driver is actively employed and in good standing on the milestone date. Weekly salary and travel pay are separate from the sign-on bonus. This offer applies only to this requisition and may be changed or withdrawn.

• 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.

Travel & Schedule Requirements

• Extensive overnight and weekly travel is required.
• Drivers must be willing and able to remain away from home as assignments require.
• Occasional weekend travel may be necessary.
• Primary travel areas include Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.
• Additional assignments throughout the Midwest and other regions may be required.
• Routes, locations, schedules, and weekly hours may change based on operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and electronic logging device (ELD) systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work varying schedules.
• Experience performing general equipment maintenance and identifying mechanical concerns.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing routes, locations, schedules, and assignments.
• Commitment to safe vehicle operation and compliance with company requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of commercial driving experience.
• Experience hauling food waste, agricultural products, bulk commodities, or similar materials.
• Experience providing route coverage or supporting multiple operating locations.

Physical Requirements

• Climb into and out of trucks and access trailers multiple times throughout the workday.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Bend, reach, climb, balance, stand, and walk as required.
• Perform vehicle inspections and minor operational maintenance.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and muddy conditions.

This position involves frequent travel and independent work in urban and rural environments. Work locations may include customer sites, transfer stations, farms, processing facilities, and company operating locations. Drivers must be comfortable working around commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and varying outdoor conditions.

Benefits & Professional Development

Denali offers mission-driven work in a growing sustainability company, a collaborative team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to include every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change, or additional duties may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

Denali provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and maintains a work environment free from unlawful discrimination. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees that is free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.