CDL A Lead Support Driver - Req ID: 2520

Class A Lead Support Driver - Columbus, NJ

Must be able to travel

Elevate your career as a CDL driver with Denali (Organix) the trailblazer in the waste recycling industry. With our expansive reach spanning 46 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.

Embark on a rewarding journey with Denali as a CDL Driver and open doors to endless opportunities for continuous training and professional development.

We are deeply committed to your success and growth, providing specialized training programs and safety initiatives that equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for the job while prioritizing your well-being.

Our invaluable mentoring programs offer unwavering guidance and support as you navigate your career path. Seize these resources to elevate your skills and drive your career to new heights.

The Lead Support Driver will be expected to travel to various locations and fill in for regular route collection drivers to cover vacation time, sick leave, or other business needs.

While the company strives to keep drivers traveling within their region, occasionally the driver will need to travel outside the region to fill open routes.

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.

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 extra 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 : 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 :

• Loading, hauling, and delivering food waste on intra- and interstate routes with multiple stops ranging from 15-25 per day by routing determined by the Company.
• 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 per DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Operate manual or electric pallet jack as needed.
• Utilize a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers and leave all client locations clean and free of debris.
• 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
• Regardless of any regularly scheduled service route assignment, drivers may at any time be scheduled to work a different assignment, including interstate routes.

All drivers should expect to operate in interstate commerce as needed.

Required Skills & Abilities :

• Time management and ability to maintain route consistency.
• Communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in operating Manual and Automatic Transmission vehicles
• Ability to use a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Experience using an Electronic Logging System
• 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.

Physical Requirements :

• Regularly lifting, pulling, and / or pushing up to 70 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, or reaching overhead.
• Able to regularly pull / roll up to 300 pounds when working with totes.
• Ability to handle 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.

T his 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.