Regional Class A CDL Truck Driver

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Full Time Auburn, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $88,400.00 Annually

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.

Travel: Required

Location
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Weedsport, NY / Auburn, NY / Syracuse, NY / Ithaca, NY
Position Type: Full-Time | Salaried

$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Paid in three installments. Weekly salary and travel pay are separate.

• 25% ($1,875) at 90 days of employment
• 25% ($1,875) at 180 days of employment
• 50% ($3,750) on your first anniversary

Bonus is paid on the regular payroll cycle after each milestone, provided the driver is actively employed and in good standing on that date. Offer is for this requisition only and may be changed or withdrawn.

$1,700 weekly Salary | $60 Overnight Travel Pay | Paid Weekly |$1,000 Annual Retention Bonus

PEAKS Safety Program:

Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize/region

Annual regional raffle: $5,000 prizes (4 winners)

Annual Apex winner: $10,000 prize

The Class A CDL Lead Support Driver is responsible for providing route coverage when open seats occur due to staffing shortages, PTO, sick leave, or other operational needs. Routes primarily consist of collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali.

This position requires extensive over-the-road travel to cover assigned routes as needed. Travel will primarily occur throughout the Great Lakes region, including Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky; however, assignments in other regions may occasionally be required.

Denali covers transportation and hotel expenses and provides a per diem for each night spent away from home. This is a salaried position, and weekly hours will vary depending on assigned routes and operational demands.

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and remain away from home as assignments require.
• Experience performing general equipment maintenance and identifying mechanical concerns.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules and weekly hours based on route assignments.
• Commitment to safe vehicle operation and compliance with DOT and company requirements.

Safety: This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness, sound judgment, and diligence. Employees are responsible for protecting their own safety and the safety of others.

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles with end-dump trailers.
• Haul food waste, organic materials, and other approved loads.
• Cover routes for drivers who are unavailable due to PTO, vacation, sick leave, FMLA, training, staffing shortages, or open positions.
• Travel to multiple operating locations and provide transportation support based on business needs.
• Perform required pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.
• Complete electronic driver logs, inspection reports, trip documentation, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Secure and transport loads safely while complying with DOT, FMCSA, environmental, and company regulations.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical or maintenance concerns.
• Troubleshoot minor operational equipment issues when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, operations teams, maintenance personnel, managers, and customers.
• Learn unfamiliar routes and operating procedures quickly.
• Assist with route familiarization, driver support, and other operational needs.
• Represent Denali…