Class A Route Driver - Req

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

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.

Houston, TX / Katy, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly

Denali is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Class A CDL Route Driver to join our growing operations team. This position operates a five-day retail collection route, transporting organic food waste from customer locations to designated processing or disposal facilities.

Drivers operate Class A commercial vehicles equipped with end-dump trailers and average approximately 15–25 customer stops per day
. The position also requires operating an electric pallet jack
, maneuvering collection totes, completing electronic documentation, and providing professional customer service.

This is a local, first-shift position that allows drivers to return home daily. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, mechanically inclined, comfortable using mobile technology, and experienced operating manual-transmission commercial vehicles.

• Five-day retail route workweek.
• Weekend availability is required based on the assigned route and operational needs.
• Local, first-shift routes with drivers returning home daily.
• Overtime, early start times, and schedule flexibility may be required.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles with end-dump trailers in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Operate both 38-foot Wabash and 40-foot Travis end-dump trailers.
• Safely operate commercial vehicles equipped with a manual transmission
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• Complete assigned retail collection routes averaging approximately 15–25 customer stops per day
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• Operate hydraulic end-dump systems during loading and unloading.
• Transport organic food waste to designated processing or disposal facilities.
• Safely operate an electric pallet jack during route operations.
• Push, pull, roll, and maneuver 65-gallon totes weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Keep customer locations clean and free of spills and debris after servicing containers.
• Adjust to route changes, customer needs, traffic conditions, and operational demands throughout the workday.

• Perform complete DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after operating assigned equipment.
• Inspect critical components, including:
  • Brakes and slack adjusters.
  • Tires and wheels.
  • Lights and reflectors.
  • Hydraulic systems.
  • Air lines.
  • Suspension components.
  • Coupling devices.
  • Fluid levels.
  • Required emergency and safety equipment.
• Crawl underneath trucks and trailers to inspect brakes, slack adjusters, suspension components, and other critical safety systems.
• Identify and report equipment defects, mechanical concerns, maintenance needs, and safety issues immediately.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance when appropriate.
• Maintain assigned trucks, trailers, and equipment in a clean, safe, and professional condition.

• Use a company-provided mobile phone or handheld device to complete daily route responsibilities.
• Navigate mobile applications used for route assignments, customer service documentation, communication, and reporting.
• Maintain…