Class A Route Driver - Req. ID: 4130

About Denali

Denali is the leading organic recycling company dedicated to transforming unused food and organics into resources that feed, fuel, and replenish the earth. The company’s work supports clean water, reduces landfill demand, builds soil fertility, helps farmers become more resilient, and lowers reliance on fossil fuels. Denali serves businesses nationwide, handling thousands of acres, millions of tons of organic material, and impacting nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

Location

9 Apollo Drive, Albany, NY

Responsibilities

• Load, haul, and deliver food waste along local, regional, and interstate routes.
• Complete approximately 15–25 stops per day based on company routing.
• Operate combination vehicles with 30‑ to 45‑foot open‑top dump trailers.
• Safely operate both manual‑ and automatic‑transmission commercial vehicles.
• Use manual and electric pallet jacks when required.
• Use a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers, leaving customer locations clean and free of debris.
• Complete thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• Use basic hand tools to make minor repairs to company bins and equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic condition of assigned equipment.
• Accurately maintain electronic DOT logs, service tickets, contamination reports, maintenance records, and other required paperwork.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, dispatch, operations, and the corporate office.
• Immediately report accidents, injuries, safety concerns, and equipment issues.
• Participate in weekly safety calls, training sessions, and operational briefings.
• Use a smartphone and basic computer applications for training, communication, documentation, and expense reporting.
• Support alternate assignments and interstate routes when operational needs require them.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, self‑certified as a Non‑Excepted Interstate driver with the issuing state.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record and PSP report.
• Stable and dependable employment history.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening.
• Comfortable operating both manual‑ and automatic‑transmission equipment.
• Strong safety awareness, communication skills, and customer‑service mindset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on route needs and seasonality, including up to 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days, within DOT regulations.
• Must meet one of the following experience requirements:
  • At least 23 years old with a minimum of two years of full‑time, verifiable tractor‑trailer experience; or
  • At least 21 years old with one year of tractor‑trailer experience and graduation from an approved truck‑driving school; or
  • At least 21 years old with one year of qualifying military driving experience.

Physical and Working Requirements

• Regularly lift, pull, or push up to 70 pounds.
• Pull or roll totes weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, twist, shovel, and reach overhead.
• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Work around food waste, farms, and potentially unpleasant odors.
• Safely enter and exit commercial vehicles throughout the workday.

Pay

• Competitive weekly pay.
• $1,000 annual retention bonus.
• Safety‑program rewards:
  • $1,000 quarterly regional prize.
  • $5,000 annual regional prizes (awarded to four winners).
  • $10,000 annual Apex grand prize.

Schedule

Full‑time, hourly. Choose between Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday on a bi‑weekly rotation. Flexible hours may be required to meet route needs and seasonality.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and $1,000 annual retention bonus.
• Alternate work‑schedule options.
• Safety rewards up to $10,000.
• Six paid holidays plus three extra personal days.
• Paid time off and sick time, including family leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (self‑insured plans with copay and HSA options).
• Generous 401(k) match up to 4%.
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and families.
• Health Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program.
• Career‑development and advancement opportunities, including free access to over 6,000 professional‑development courses via the Ascend Employee Development Program.
• Supportive, mission‑driven culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and environmental impact.