Class A CDL Driver - Longview, WA

Denali (formerly Swanson Bark in Longview Washington) has several LOCAL job opportunities for Class A CDL drivers. We have a diverse fleet, with flatbeds, end dumps, walking floors, dry vans, and blower trucks. We deliver to local and regional businesses, and private homes. We operate Monday through Friday with Saturday shifts available (some Saturday work is required). We have a great benefit and pay package. If you live in and love the Pacific Northwest come join our Local driving team.

Elevate your career as a CDL driver with Denali, the trailblazer in the waste recycling industry. With our expansive reach spanning 48 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. Denali's CDL-A truck driver opportunities enable you to enjoy daily home time, great pay, and all the outstanding rewards that come with driving for a growing private fleet! When you join the Denali team, you have the power of one of the largest organic waste, and wastewater recycling companies backing your success.

Safety: This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her own 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 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.

Requirements:

• Must have Class A CDL
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission truck with a gross weight of 26001 lbs. and above.

Summary/Purpose:

• Load, unload, deliver, and/or pick up material as scheduled by the Dispatcher.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Load wood products in an efficient manner.
• Deliver various wood products to customers in a timely manner.
• Independently read, write, and follow instructions of dispatcher.
• Deliver excellent customer service while in contact with customers, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Keep accurate records (electronic and/or manual logbooks) of deliveries made and non-driving time spent on the job.
• Keep accurate records of amounts of material delivered, times, and other necessary information to accurately complete paperwork for the effective execution of the job.
• Strap down and/or tarp loads.
• Install traction devices (chains) as needed during inclement weather.
• Sweep and/or squeegee trailer between each load to avoid contamination of products.
• Leave each truck and trailer driven in a clean and operable state for future use.
• Use tools, when necessary, to perform tasks associated with the safe, effective delivery of materials.
• Drop and hook up different trailers as assigned for delivery.
• Operate different types of equipment in the process of loading, delivering, and unloading products including front-end loaders, possum belly, walking floor, flatbed, dry van, dump truck, and either standard or automatic transmissions.
• Unload overhead bunkers into trailers.
• Know and follow all DOT regulations.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the truck and engine.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a Class A CDL, preferably with doubles endorsement.
• Previous experience driving with 40-53ft. trailers on highways, in city traffic, on county and gravel roads, day and night, with the ability to maneuver and back up in tight quarters.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate the following types of trucks - straight, retail, dump.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate the following types of trailers - possum belly, walking floor, flatbed, dry van
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to comply with all DOT, FMCSR, and company regulations including, but not limited to, passing drug and alcohol testing prior to hiring and at random times thereafter.
• Must have a 3-year, accident-free DMV record.
• Ability to learn the products offered and their uses.
• Available to work weekends on a rotating basis.
• Weekend work is 1 Saturday per month

Tools and Equipment:

• Hand tools, rakes, sweepers, squeegee, shovel, rake, broom, tie-down straps, tarp and crank handle, pry bar, wrench, hammer.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach, squat, bend.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders of up to 75ft in height.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to maneuver broom, shovel, rake, etc.
• Ability to move on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to throw tie-down straps, and tarp loads with repetitive shoulder motion.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to reach over the head for use of overhead bunker and strapping/tarping loads.
• Ability to use hand tools such as a wrench, pry bar, hammer, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the wood products industry.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit - 1.5 hours at a time / Up to 6 hours in an 8-hour day
• Stand/Walk - .5 hours as a time per load / Up to 2 hours in an 8-hour day
• Lift - Occasional up to 25 pounds
• Lift - Seldom up to 50 pounds

Environmental Conditions:

• Exhaust
• High elevations - on top of bunkers, trucks
• Traffic
• Seasonal weather conditions
• Dust and wood allergens

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.

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.

Compensation details: 23-26 Hourly Wage

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