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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Regional Lead Support Driver| Travel| $7500 Sign on Bonus| 4362 - **Company:** Denali Water Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Rochester, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $88,400 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Logging, Software Troubleshooting, Workday - **Published:** November 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/regional-lead-support-driver-travel-7500-sign-on-bonus-4362-rochester-mn--cef7376b-8576-456f-a28b-2c663e40cc0f ## About the Role Recycling, Food Purchasing, Truck Driver, Class A License, Willing to Travel, Safety/Work Safety, Retail, CDL Driver's License, Food Delivery, Documentation, * Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). * Clean, acceptable driving record. * Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings. * Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and electronic logging device (ELD) systems. * Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work varying schedules. * Experience performing general equipment maintenance and identifying mechanical concerns. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills. * Clear verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills. * Ability to adapt to changing routes, locations, schedules, and assignments. * Commitment to safe vehicle operation and compliance with company requirements. Preferred Qualifications * At least two years of commercial driving experience. * End-dump trailer experience. * Experience hauling food waste, agricultural products, bulk commodities, or similar materials. * Experience providing route coverage or supporting multiple operating locations. * Equipment troubleshooting experience. Physical Requirements * Climb into and out of trucks and access trailers multiple times throughout the workday. * Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. * Sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle. * Bend, reach, climb, balance, stand, and walk as required. * Perform vehicle inspections and minor operational maintenance. * Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and muddy conditions. Work Environment This position involves frequent travel and independent work in urban and rural environments. Work locations may include customer sites, transfer stations, farms, processing facilities, and company operating locations. Drivers must be comfortable working around commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and varying outdoor conditions. ## Description Denali Water Solutions is seeking a dependable Regional Class A CDL Lead Support Driver to provide route coverage during staffing shortages, open positions, PTO, sick leave, training, and other operational needs. Routes primarily involve collecting and transporting food waste for major retail customers under contract with Denali. When route coverage needs are met, this position monitors and supports drivers in the assigned operating area, including Des Moines, Green Bay, Cedar Rapids, and Minneapolis, to help ensure required duties and responsibilities are completed safely and consistently. This position requires extensive travel, primarily throughout Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Assignments in other regions may occasionally be required. Denali covers transportation and hotel expenses and provides overnight travel pay for each night spent away from home. Weekly hours and schedules vary based on route assignments and operational demands. Safety-Sensitive Position: This role requires alertness, sound judgment, and diligence. Employees are responsible for protecting their own safety and the safety of others. Bonus payments are issued on the regular payroll cycle following each milestone, provided the driver is actively employed and in good standing on the milestone date. Weekly salary and travel pay are separate from the sign-on bonus. This offer applies only to this requisition and may be changed or withdrawn. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles equipped with end-dump trailers. * Collect, haul, and deliver food waste, organic materials, and other approved loads. * Cover routes during PTO, vacation, sick leave, FMLA, training, staffing shortages, and open positions. * Travel to multiple operating locations to provide route coverage and transportation support. * Monitor and support drivers within the assigned operating area when route coverage needs are met. * Perform required pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections. * Accurately complete electronic driver logs, inspection reports, trip documentation, and other required records on time. * Secure and transport loads in compliance with DOT, FMCSA, environmental, and company requirements. * Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical or maintenance concerns. * Perform general equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor operational issues when appropriate. * Communicate effectively with dispatch, operations teams, maintenance personnel, managers, and customers. * Quickly learn unfamiliar routes, customer requirements, and operating procedures. * 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 changing traffic, weather, and site conditions. * Perform other duties as assigned. Travel & Schedule Requirements * Extensive overnight and weekly travel is required. * Drivers must be willing and able to remain away from home as assignments require. * Occasional weekend travel may be necessary. * Primary travel areas include Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. * Additional assignments throughout the Midwest and other regions may be required. * Routes, locations, schedules, and weekly hours may change based on operational needs., This job description is not intended to include every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change, or additional duties may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.