Class A Depack Route Driver - Req. ID: 4025

About the role

Class A CDL Depack Route Driver
Location: Louisville, KY
Schedule: Full-Time / Hourly
Start Time: 02:30am
Pay: 29.00 hourly
Benefits: PTO/Sick time from day 1, 5-day work week, OT pay after 40 hours
Company Overview: Denali is a leading organic recycling company focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Loading, hauling, and delivering food waste on intra- and interstate routes with multiple stops ranging from 15-25 per day.
• Operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles as per DOT requirements and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Utilizing a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers and ensuring all client locations are clean and free of debris.
• Maintaining pre- and post-trip inspections, performing basic repairs of company bins and equipment, and managing paperwork.
• Communicating with customers and vendors to ensure seamless operations and reporting all accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
• Attending and participating in weekly safety calls, trainings, or briefings and regularly communicating with the corporate office/operations team for service, equipment, and customer service-related issues.
• Working flexible hours based on seasonality, up to 60 hours in a 7-day week or 70 hours in 8 days.
• Maintaining basic truck equipment and overall cleanliness of equipment and utilizing the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs.
• Performing regular maintenance of company bins and equipment and submitting all documentation to the appropriate party.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL License (self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance).
• Clean MVR and PSP.
• At least 23 years of age and at least 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.
• A stable work history.
• 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.
• Able to manage unpleasant odors from food waste/farms.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions.

What We Offer

Mission-driven work in a rapidly growing sustainability company
Opportunities for professional growth and learning
Collaborative, values-driven team culture
Competitive salary and benefits
Benefits Package Includes:
Comprehensive Medical
Dental & Vision
Generous 401(k) Match
Company-Paid Disability & Life Insurance
Voluntary Life for Employees & Family
Health Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Time
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Weekly
Professional Development
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and does 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.