Class A CDL Driver Home Daily

Job Summary

A Route Driver is responsible for operating a grease collection truck, a fat and bone collection truck, and a pump truck to collect cooking oil, raw material, and waste cooking oil from customer locations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; return container with screen and lock secured; note any damages to container or corral area; properly complete route ticket with customer signature.
• Empties customers' grease traps utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into the vehicle; ensures cleanliness of trap area; cleans all spilled grease if necessary.
• Collects and inspects raw material at time of pickup for any foreign or hazardous materials at customer locations (Local Runs).
• Maintains an Electronic DOT log.
• Provides customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintains vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Cleans and inspects vehicle; conducts all safety checks and inspections; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Completes vehicle condition report on a daily basis; operates under all Company safety standards.
• Ensures excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Completes all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Responsible for established route as assigned.
• Attends all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Preferred Qualifications

• Route experience within a customer-oriented environment preferred.
• Experience with truck hydraulics a plus.
• Clear communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally push, pull, up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly.

Work Environment

• Commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.

Company Information

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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