Class A CDL Retail Route Driver - Req# 4344

About Company:

Class A CDL Driver | End Dump Driver | CDL Local Route Driver

Candidate Search Locations: Des Moines, IA / Ames, IA / Newton, IA

Up to $30.00 an Hour Starting pay |$97,500.00 Potental Annual Earnings| Benefits | PTO/Sick time from day 1| $150 Boot Credit | 5 - day work schedule, some weekends | Starts by 5am - 7am | Home Daily | Earlier is Optional | 

 Paid Weekly | Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly | OT availble | Benefits | PTO/Sick time from day 1| Route Type: Primarily local, with occasional interstate travel

Compensation & Perks

 $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

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly, with potential annual earnings of $97,500.

• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate after 40 hours per week.

• Consistent, full-time work with overtime opportunities.

• Benefits available, with PTO and sick time beginning on day one.

• $1,000 annual retention bonus.

• Travel pay paid separately from regular wages.

• $1,875 after 90 days of employment.

• $1,875 after 180 days of employment.

• $3,750 on the first anniversary of employment.

• Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize per region.

• Annual regional raffle: Four $5,000 prizes.

• Annual Apex Award: $10,000 prize.

• Safely operate Class A tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers.

• Complete assigned local routes efficiently while providing professional customer service.

• Travel across state lines occasionally as required.

• Operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmissions.

• Comply with DOT requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, identifying and reporting potential equipment issues.

• Maintain accurate electronic driver logs using the company’s electronic logging system.

• Complete and submit service tickets, contamination reports, maintenance records, and other required documentation.

• Maintain the cleanliness and basic operating condition of assigned equipment.

• Use basic hand tools to perform minor repairs on company bins and equipment.

• Communicate regularly with dispatch, customers, vendors, and operations personnel.

• Report accidents, injuries, equipment problems, and safety concerns immediately.

• Participate in required safety calls, meetings, training, and briefings.

• Use a smartphone or computer for communication, training, documentation, and expense reporting.

• Work weekends when necessary to complete weekly duties and responsibilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be flexible to work on weekends, If weekly duties and reponsibilities were not completed

• Valid Class A CDL, self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver.

• Current DOT medical card.

• Clean Motor Vehicle Record and acceptable Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report.

• Meet one of the following age and experience requirements:
  • At least 23 years old with two years of full-time, verifiable tractor-trailer experience; or

  • At least 21 years old with one year of tractor-trailer experience, plus graduation from an accredited truck-driving school or one year of qualifying military experience.

• Experience operating tractor-trailers with manual and automatic transmissions.

• Stable, verifiable employment history.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment road test, drug screening, and background check.

• No DUI or DWI conviction involving a commercial or personal vehicle within the previous three years.

• No DOT drug or alcohol violation within the previous three years.

• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports.

• Residence within the designated hiring area and ability to park equipment at an approved location.

• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings and up to approximately 50 hours per week during busy seasons.

• Familiarity with electronic driver service and routing software, such as RoadNet.

• Previous end-dump or open-top trailer experience.

• Familiarity with electronic logging systems, such as PeopleNet.

• Knowledge of hydraulic equipment.

• Experience making local or regional deliveries.

• Strong customer service and route-management skills.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and experience using hand tools.

• Regularly lift, pull, push, or carry up to 70 pounds.

• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, shovel, climb, and reach overhead.

• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

• Work around farms, food-waste materials, and potentially unpleasant odors.

• Safely enter and exit commercial vehicles and inspect trailers and equipment.

• Remain alert and focused throughout extended driving and working periods.

Mission-driven work in a rapidly growing sustainability companyOpportunities for professional growth and learningCollaborative, values-driven team cultureCompetitive salary and benefits

E – Employee: At Denali, we believe in offering competitive compensation packages that include not only great benefits but also a strong focus on safety, flexibility, and rewards and recognition. You are the backbone of our success, and we make sure you’re valued every step of the way.L – Learning: We’re committed to your growth and development. Our Ascend Employee Development Program and access to over 6,000 professional courses via our Learning Management System empower you