Class A Route Driver - Req

Position: Class A Route Driver - Req. ID: 4019
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. Apply to join our team today!

Class A CDL Route Driver

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Position Type:
Full-Time | Hourly

Compensation & Perks

Competitive Weekly Pay

$1,000 Annual Retention Bonus

PEAK Safety Program

Quarterly Regional Safety Raffle - $1,000 Prize per Region

Annual Regional Safety Raffle - $5,000 Prize (4 Winners)

Annual PEAKS Apex Safety Award - $10,000 Grand Prize

About Denali Water Solutions

Denali Water Solutions is the nation's leading organic recycling company, helping businesses reduce food waste while creating renewable resources that benefit agriculture and the environment. Safety, integrity, customer service, and environmental stewardship drive everything we do.

We are seeking dependable, safety-minded Class A CDL Route Drivers who take pride in operating safely, providing exceptional customer service, and helping us create a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Position Summary

The Class A CDL Route Driver plays a critical role in safely transporting organic materials throughout a designated regional service area. Drivers operate Class A commercial vehicles while servicing customer locations, collecting food waste, transporting totes, and ensuring all routes are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOT regulations and Denali safety standards.

Drivers are responsible for maintaining equipment, completing required documentation, and building strong customer relationships while operating in various weather conditions and challenging work environments.

This is a Safety-Sensitive Position requiring sound judgment, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the safety of yourself, your coworkers, our customers, and the motoring public.

Schedule

* Regional routes assigned by management

* Average of 45-50 hours per week

* Flexible schedule based on operational needs and seasonal demands

* Occasional weekends and overtime as required

* Home daily or overnight routes depending on business needs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Safely operate Class A CDL tractor-trailers in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.

* Operate both manual and automatic transmission commercial vehicles.

* Haul organic materials using 30-45-foot open-top dump trailers and combination vehicles.

* Safely collect, transport, and unload food waste and customer materials.

* Lift, move, and maneuver totes weighing up to 75 pounds throughout the workday.

* Perform complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.

* Crawl underneath trucks and trailers to inspect slack adjusters, brake components, air lines, suspension, and other DOT-required equipment.

* Maintain trucks, trailers, and assigned equipment in clean, safe operating condition.

* Perform minor repairs using basic hand tools when appropriate.

* Utilize Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and maintain accurate DOT logs.

* Complete contamination reports, service tickets, DVIRs, maintenance records, and other required documentation.

* Communicate professionally with dispatch, operations, customers, and vendors.

* Report accidents, injuries, equipment failures, or safety concerns immediately.

* Attend weekly safety meetings, operational briefings, and required training sessions.

* Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.

* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

* Current DOT Medical Card

* Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience

* Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

* Clean PSP preferred

* Stable work history

* Ability to pass DOT drug screen and background check

* Must successfully complete a road test

* Must be at least 23 years old with two years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience

* Must be at least 21 years old with one year of tractor-trailer experience and be a graduate of an accredited CDL school or have one year of military driving experience.

* No DUI/DWI convictions within the past three years.

* No DOT Drug & Alcohol violations within the past three years.

* Must reside within the designated hiring area.

* Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to comply with DOT regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience operating open-top dump trailers

* Previous route driving experience

* Experience hauling food waste, agricultural…