Grease Route Driver

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries—transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. We operate a global family of brands and businesses spanning more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries, making entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable.

About the role

The Grease Route Driver is responsible for operating a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil while providing quality service to our customers.

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.
• Responsible for established route as assigned.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keep vehicle in clean condition.
• Conduct all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operate vehicle under state/federal/local regulations and in accordance with company policy & procedures; observe all company safety rules.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
• Complete all company-required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report on a daily basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a clean MVR.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a vehicle similar to a grease route truck.
• Current CDL holder with proper endorsements.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable and reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Working Environment

• Constantly exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise levels, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold.
• Occasionally exposed to biohazardous conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations.
• Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment.
• Frequently travels to offsite locations.

Physical Demands

• Constantly sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Frequently walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a vehicle and other equipment.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position oneself to maintain equipment.
• Frequently climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.
• Frequently talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate and detect hazardous conditions.

Weight and Force Demands

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Vision Demands

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision.
• Depth perception.
• Ability to adjust focus.