Class A CDL Route Driver

About the Role

A Route Driver / Semi Driver operates grease collection, fat and bone collection, and pump trucks to collect cooking oil and raw materials from customer locations.

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; complete route ticket with customer signature.
• Empty customers' grease traps by pumping contents into the company vehicle; ensure cleanliness of trap area and clean spilled grease if necessary.
• Collect and inspect raw material at pickup for foreign or hazardous materials (Local Runs).
• Maintain the required Electronic DOT log.
• Provide customers with a receipt of pickup and obtain a signature from management at the location.
• Maintain and operate the company vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations; conduct all safety checks and inspections.
• Complete a vehicle condition report daily; operate under all Company safety standards.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service.
• Complete all company-required paperwork (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Cover established routes as assigned.
• Attend all safety meetings; may be asked to serve on the Safety Committee.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL with a Tankers Endorsement.
• Experience driving a manual transmission.
• Registered on FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of prior experience operating a commercial vehicle, straight truck, tractor trailer, and/or tanker.
• Experience with truck hydraulics.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with superior time management skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers).

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 or pull up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently must push, pull, move, or lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and/or overtime as needed.

Work Environment

Job functions are carried out in a commercial motor vehicle, at customer locations, and in a plant environment.