Class A Route Driver - Req

Class A CDL Route Driver

Houston, TX Full-Time / Hourly

At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company, we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. We transform organic materials into sustainable solutions that help preserve water quality, improve soil health, reduce reliance on landfills, and support farmers in building resilience. With corporate offices in Dallas, Texas, and Arkansas, Denali operates nationwide, driving environmental and agricultural progress on a scale.

Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future.

This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Load, transport, and deliver food waste along assigned routes with 15-25 customer stops per day.
• Operate 30'-45' open-top dump trailers throughout assigned regional service areas.
• Perform complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including checking brakes, slack adjusters, tires, hydraulic systems, lights, and all safety equipment.
• Safely operate manual and automatic transmission trucks.
• Operate dump trailers and hydraulic systems efficiently and safely.
• Utilize electronic logging devices (ELDs) and maintain accurate DOT logs.
• Complete service tickets, contamination reports, maintenance reports, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on company equipment and collection containers using hand tools.
• Pressure wash bins and containers after service, ensuring customer sites remain clean and free of debris.
• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks when necessary.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, operations personnel, and vendors to ensure excellent service.
• Report accidents, injuries, equipment damage, or safety concerns immediately.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings, company training, and operational briefings.
• Use company-issued mobile devices and computers for communication, training, scheduling, and expense reporting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance of assigned equipment.
• Remain flexible to cover alternate routes, including interstate assignments, based on operational needs.
• Work overtime and flexible schedules as business demands require, including up to 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate Driver.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Clean Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) record.
• Must be at least 23 years old with 2 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience, OR
• At least 21 years old with:
• 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience and graduation from an accredited truck driving school, or
• 1 year of military commercial driving experience.
• Stable employment history demonstrating reliability and safety.
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and all DOT-required testing.
• Ability to meet all DOT physical requirements.

• Previous experience hauling waste, recycling, agricultural products, or bulk materials.
• Experience operating open-top dump trailers.
• Familiarity with hydraulic trailer systems.
• Experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude for performing minor equipment repairs.

This is a physically demanding position requiring drivers to work both inside and outside the truck throughout the day.

Candidates must be able to:

• Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Lift container lids weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Tilt, maneuver, and roll 75-gallon totes weighing up to 250 pounds.
• Pull or roll containers weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Bend, squat, kneel, stoop, climb, twist, shovel, and reach overhead regularly.
• Crawl underneath trucks and trailers during inspections to examine components such as slack adjusters and brake systems.
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