Tractor-Trailer Driver - Hiring Immediately

Position type and expected hours of work: Hours of work will depend on the job event and manager. Evening, night and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.

Summary: The Shuttle Driver position will be responsible for operating a company truck. Responsibilities including shuttling, docking, and staging trailers and/or transport to preselected sites trucks as needed and assisting with any rollouts. Must possess the ability to operate general equipment used for vehicle maintenance of company equipment.

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 in 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 functions:

• Shuttling, docking, and staging of trailers to preselected dump sites.
• Operating hydraulic systems on 30-45 open top dump trailers (combination vehicle)
• Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles in accordance with 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.
• General use of hand tools for basic repairs of company bins and equipment.
• General maintenance and overall cleanliness of truck, trailer, and electric pallet jack equipment including, but not limited to regular truck washes, greasing trailers, maintaining pallet jacks, and weatherizing pressure washers.
• Utilize electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and as otherwise required.
• Maintain paperwork and electronic documentation (contamination and service tickets, truck maintenance, expense reports, incident reports, etc.) and submit all documentation to the appropriate party according to Company procedure.
• Regularly communicate with customers and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
• Communicate with manager, corporate office, and operations team on a regular basis for all service, equipment, customer service-related issues.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately according to Company procedure.
• Attend and participate in regular safety calls, training, and/or briefings.
• Basic usage of computer and cell phone for training, communications, and expense management.

Competency :

• Time management and ability to maintain route consistency.
• Communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency operating Manual and Automatic Transmission vehicles
• Ability to use a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Experience using an Electronic Logging System, such as PeopleNet.
• 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 general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on seasonality, up to 60 hours in a 7-day week or 70 hours in an 8-day period.

Work environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, or overwhelming odors.

Physical demands :

• Regularly lifting, pulling, and/or pushing up to 70 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, and 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.

Travel : May be required depending on job assignment and/or position.

Preferred education and experience:

• Class A CDL License (self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance)
• Clean MVR and PSP
• 4 Years required license or certification.
• Minimum of 2 years full-time verifiable tractor trailer experience
• Stable work history

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.

Please Note: 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.

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