About Company:

At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company—we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates nationwide, driving environmental and agricultural progress at scale. The work we do begins and ends with our employees, therefore we strive to ELEVATE employees to be their best at work and home. Join us on our mission to create a more sustainable future together. To learn more, visit denalicorp.com.

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Class A Lead Support Driver

Long Island, NY
Hourly / Full-Time

Job Summary

Class A CDL Driver

Elevate your career as a CDL driver with Denali, the trailblazer in the waste recycling industry. With our expansive reach spanning 48 states and serving a vast network of over 10,000 retail supermarkets and food manufacturing plants, you'll be part of a team making a real impact in reducing food waste. As a CDL driver at Denali, you won't just be driving trucks - you'll be driving change. Join our passionate team and take the wheel towards a greener and more sustainable future. Denali’s, CDL-A truck driver opportunities enable you to enjoy daily home time, great pay, and all the outstanding rewards that come with driving for a growing private fleet! When you join the Denali team, you have the power of one of the largest organic waste, and wastewater recycling companies backing your success.

Safety: 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.

Job Details:

• Competitive Hourly Rate

Benefit Details:

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Automatic enrollment in Short & Long-Term Disability
• 4% employer contribution into 401k after six months
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Eligible for Performance Bonuses
• 9 Paid Holidays
• At Denali - We take pride in keeping our employees safe while at work so that they can return to their families each evening. As a testament to our commitment to safety excellence, we proudly offer the PEAKS Safety Program. Through this initiative, qualified drivers can earn safety bonuses! Our PEAKS Program recognizes and rewards drivers who consistently prioritize safety in their daily operations. We believe in fostering a secure work environment while acknowledging the vital role our drivers play in our success.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn a bonus for any qualifying candidate you refer to the company. The candidate must complete 90 days and be in good standing with the company, for the referral to be paid out.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery equipment ranges from 30-45' open-top dump trailers (combination vehicles) across a regional footprint determined by management.
• Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles by DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections.
• Typical use of hand tools for basic repairs of company bins and equipment.
• Maintenance of basic truck equipment and overall cleanliness of equipment.
• Utilize electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and as otherwise required.
• Maintain paperwork (contamination and service tickets, truck maintenance, etc.) and submit all documentation to the appropriate party.
• Regularly communicate with customers and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
• Communicate with the corporate office/operations team regularly for all service, equipment, and customer service-related issues.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on seasonality, up to 60 hours in a 7-day week or 70 hours in 8 days.
• Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, trainings, or briefings.
• Basic usage of computer and cell phone for training, communication, and expense management

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Valid Class CDL-A in state of residence with a TANKER endorsement – Roll Off or Triaxle. End dump experience is a plus in some areas.
• Time Management and ability to maintain route consistency.
• Communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in operating Manual and Automatic Transmission vehicles
• Experience using an Electronic Logging System, such as People Net
• Knowledge of hydraulics is a plus.
• Basic computer and cell phone knowledge
• All drivers must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Age 21 and over.
• 1-year tractor-trailer experience
• Must have a current DOT medical card.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must have Clean MVR.
• Must pass the road test.
• Live in a defined hiring area and be willing to park at the approved parking area.
• No DUI or DWI conviction in a commercial motor vehicle or personal vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No DOT Drug Alcohol Violation within the past 3 years.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lifting, pulling, and/or pushing up to 70 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, or reaching overhead.
• Ability to manage unpleasant odors from food waste/farms.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Class A CDL License (self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance)
• Clean MVR and PSP
• Must be at least 23 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years of full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience OR 21 years of age with 1 year of tractor-trailer experience IF a graduate from a Truck Driving School or 1 year of Military experience.
• Stable work history
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees. Accordingly, the Company will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Company hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees that is free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.