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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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 professionally at customer sites, company locations, transfer stations, and processing facilities.
Maintain safe operating practices in all traffic, weather, and working conditions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours-of-Service requirements, and ELD systems.
Clean and acceptable driving record.
Strong commitment to safe vehicle operation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment concerns.
Ability to adapt to changing routes, locations, schedules, and assignments.
Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
Ability to climb into and out of trucks and trailers multiple times throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.
Ability to bend, reach, climb, balance, stand, and walk as required.
Ability to perform vehicle inspections and minor operational maintenance.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and muddy conditions.

Skills

Commercial driving
Route coverage
Food waste transportation
Over-the-road travel
Equipment maintenance
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Communication
DOT regulations
ELD systems
Mechanical aptitude
Troubleshooting

Location

Weedsport, NY
Auburn, NY
Syracuse, NY
Ithaca, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
Salaried

Experience Level

At least two years of commercial driving experience (preferred)
End-dump trailer experience (preferred)
Experience hauling food waste, agricultural products, bulk commodities, or similar materials (preferred)
Experience providing route coverage or supporting multiple operating locations (preferred)
Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting experience (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$1,700 weekly Salary
$60 Overnight Travel Pay
$1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical
Dental & Vision
Generous 401(k) Match (up to 4%)
Company-Paid Disability & Life Insurance
Voluntary Life for Employees & Family
Health Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Time
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Weekly
Professional Development (Ascend Employee Development Program, access to 6,000+ courses)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Per diem for each night spent away from home
Transportation and hotel expenses covered

About the 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.

Equal Opportunity

Denali provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
The company does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities 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.