Class A Lead Support Driver - Requisition 4089
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 helps keep water clean, reduces landfill needs, builds soil fertility, supports farmers, and decreases reliance on fossil fuels. Denali provides scalable solutions for businesses handling food, impacting thousands of acres, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every U.S. food consumer.
About the role
The Lead Support Driver will travel to various locations to fill in for regular route collection drivers, covering vacation, sick leave, or other business needs. While travel is typically within the driver’s region, occasional out-of-region travel may be required. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring diligence and a clear mind, with responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Responsibilities
- Load, haul, and deliver food waste on intra- and interstate routes with 15–25 daily stops, following company-determined routing.
- Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles in compliance with DOT, local, state, and federal regulations.
- Use manual or electric pallet jacks as needed.
- Rinse bins and containers with a pressure washer to ensure client locations are clean and debris-free.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Use hand tools for basic repairs of company bins and equipment.
- Maintain truck equipment and overall cleanliness.
- Utilize the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and other required documentation.
- Maintain and submit paperwork, including contamination/service tickets, truck maintenance records, and other documentation.
- Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
Requirements
- Class A CDL License (self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance).
- Clean MVR and PSP.
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience (or 1 year if 21+ with graduation from a Truck Driving School or 1 year of military experience).
- Stable work history.
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English for public communication, traffic signs, official inquiries, and record-keeping.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of Class A driving experience with no accidents or incidents.
- Strong time management and route consistency.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of hydraulics (a plus).
Working Conditions
- Regularly lift, pull, push up to 70 pounds; bend, stoop, twist, shovel, or reach overhead.
- Pull/roll up to 300 pounds when working with totes.
- Handle unpleasant odors from food waste/farms.
- Work outside in all weather conditions.
Compensation & Perks
- $75 overnight travel pay.
- $50/day food allowance.
- Competitive weekly pay.
- $1,000 annual retention bonus.
- PEAKS Safety Program.
- Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize per region.
- Annual regional raffle: $5,000 prizes (4 winners).
- Annual Apex winner: $10,000 prize.
- $72,800 yearly salary.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plans (copay and HSA options).
- Full dental and vision coverage for employees and family.
- Generous 401(k) match (up to 4%).
- Company-paid long-term and short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance for employees and family.
- Health Savings Plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), sick time, and 9 paid holidays.
- Paid weekly.
- Free access to over 6,000 professional courses via Learning Management System.
- Ascend Employee Development Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources).
- Wellness Program (mental, physical, and emotional well-being resources).