Denali Water Solutions
Class A CDL Retail Route Driver - Req# 4344
Denali Water Solutions
Job Summary
$30 Per Hour, $97,500 /Yearly (EST)
Des Moines, IA
CDL A
Local
2+ Years of CDL Experience
401k
sign on bonus
bonus
paid time off
home daily
automatic transmission
life insurance
full time
Job Details
Equipment
Tractor Trailer
Handling Type
Touch Freight
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
2+ years
Full Description
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. Apply to join our team today!
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
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus(For Elgible New Hires)
$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Paid in three installments. Weekly salary and travel pay are separate.
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 Offer is for this requisition only and may be changed or withdrawn.
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
About the Role
Denali Water Solutions is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Class A CDL Route Driver to operate tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers.
Routes primarily originate in the Des Moines area, allowing drivers to return home nightly. Occasional travel across state lines may be required based on operational needs.
In this role, you will transport materials safely and efficiently, inspect equipment, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate with dispatch and customers. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive to potential equipment issues, and comfortable working independently in outdoor and industrial environments. Driver must be observant and able to identify potential equipment issues during routine inspections.
Compensation, Benefits, and Driver Incentives
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Eligible new hires receive the bonus in three installments:
PEAKS Safety Program
Qualified drivers may earn additional rewards for outstanding safety performance:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical and Work Requirements
This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a clear mind, sound judgment, and consistent attention to safety. Drivers are responsible for protecting their own safety and the safety of coworkers, customers, and the public.
What we offer:
Why You'll Love Working at Denali- Benefits & Perks
At Denali, the work we do begins and ends with you - our employees. That's why we strive to ELEVATE you to be your best, both at work and at home. Our benefits aren't just about compensation; they're part of a broader commitment to helping you thrive in all aspects of life. Here's how we live out our values every day:
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. Apply to join our team today!
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
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus(For Elgible New Hires)
$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.
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
About the Role
Denali Water Solutions is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Class A CDL Route Driver to operate tractor-trailers with 30- to 45-foot open-top end-dump trailers.
Routes primarily originate in the Des Moines area, allowing drivers to return home nightly. Occasional travel across state lines may be required based on operational needs.
In this role, you will transport materials safely and efficiently, inspect equipment, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate with dispatch and customers. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive to potential equipment issues, and comfortable working independently in outdoor and industrial environments. Driver must be observant and able to identify potential equipment issues during routine inspections.
Compensation, Benefits, and Driver Incentives
- 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.
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Eligible new hires receive the bonus in three installments:
- $1,875 after 90 days of employment.
- $1,875 after 180 days of employment.
- $3,750 on the first anniversary of employment.
PEAKS Safety Program
Qualified drivers may earn additional rewards for outstanding safety performance:
- Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize per region.
- Annual regional raffle: Four $5,000 prizes.
- Annual Apex Award: $10,000 prize.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Physical and Work Requirements
- 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.
This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a clear mind, sound judgment, and consistent attention to safety. Drivers are responsible for protecting their own safety and the safety of coworkers, customers, and the public.
What we offer:
- Mission-driven work in a rapidly growing sustainability company
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning
- Collaborative, values-driven team culture
- Competitive salary and benefits
Why You'll Love Working at Denali- Benefits & Perks
At Denali, the work we do begins and ends with you - our employees. That's why we strive to ELEVATE you to be your best, both at work and at home. Our benefits aren't just about compensation; they're part of a broader commitment to helping you thrive in all aspects of life. Here's how we live out our values every day:
- 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:
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