Class A CDL Retail Route Driver - Req

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Full Time Des Moines, IA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

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.

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Position Type:
Full-Time | Hourly

Schedule:

Early-morning start between approximately 5:00–7:00 a.m.

Route Type:
Local routes | Home nightly | Occasional interstate travel

Competitive weekly pay - (Potential Annual Earnings: $97,500)

$1,000 annual retention bonus

Consistent full-time work

Qualified drivers can earn additional rewards for outstanding safety performance:

Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize per region

Annual regional raffle:
Four $5,000 prizes

Annual Apex Award: $10,000 prize

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Class A CDL Route Driver to operate tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers.

Drivers will be assigned primarily to local routes originating in the Des Moines area and will return home nightly. Routes may occasionally cross state lines based on operational needs. This position requires the safe and timely transportation of materials, accurate documentation, dependable communication, and strict compliance with all DOT and company safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has tractor-trailer experience, is comfortable operating manual and automatic transmissions, and can work independently in outdoor and industrial environments.

• Safely operate Class A tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers.
• Complete assigned local routes efficiently while providing professional customer service.
• Occasionally travel across state lines as required.
• Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Follow all DOT regulations and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate electronic driver logs using the company’s electronic logging system.
• Complete and submit service tickets, contamination reports, maintenance records, and other required documentation.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic operating condition of assigned equipment.
• Use basic hand tools to perform minor repairs on company bins and equipment.
• Communicate regularly with dispatch, customers, vendors, and the operations team.
• Report accidents, injuries, equipment problems, and safety concerns immediately.
• Attend required safety calls, meetings, training sessions, and briefings.
• Use a smartphone or computer for communication, training, documentation, and expense reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Valid Class A CDL self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver.
• Current DOT medical card.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record and acceptable PSP report.
• Must meet one of the following experience requirements:
  • At least 23 years old with 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 accredited truck-driving school or one year of qualifying military experience.
• Experience operating tractor-trailers with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Stable and verifiable employment history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment road test, drug screening, and background check.
• No DUI or DWI conviction involving a commercial or personal vehicle within the previous three years.
• No DOT drug or alcohol violation within the previous three years.
• Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports.
• Must live within the designated hiring area and park equipment at an approved location.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and up to approximately 50 hours per week during busy seasons.

• Previous end-dump or open-top trailer experience.
• Familiarity with electronic logging systems such as People Net.
• Knowledge of hydraulic equipment.
• Experience making local or regional deliveries.
• Strong customer service and route-management experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and…