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. 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 stops per day, 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 and truck maintenance records.
- 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 age of 23 with at least 2 years of 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 with 1 year of military experience.
- Stable work history.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently for public communication, traffic signs, official inquiries, and record-keeping.
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, bend, stoop, twist, shovel, or reach overhead, with weights up to 70 pounds.
- Frequently pull or roll up to 300 pounds when working with totes.
- Exposure to unpleasant odors from food waste or farms.
- Work outdoors 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 with quarterly and annual regional raffles ($1,000–$5,000 prizes) and an annual Apex winner prize of $10,000.
Pay
$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.
- Weekly pay.
- Free access to over 6,000 professional courses via the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources).
- Wellness Program for mental, physical, and emotional well-being.