Vac Truck Driver and UCO Service Technician
Northern Gulf Services · Mandeville, LA · 3 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
Northern Gulf is a renewable fuel logistics and distribution company focused on collecting and selling used cooking oil ("UCO") along the Gulf coast. The company operates collection bins at various customer locations including restaurants, stadiums, institutions, and food manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class A CDL vacuum/tanker truck to collect UCO from outdoor bins, indoor tanks, or pump systems at customer locations.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, complete driver logs/DVIR, and comply with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations.
- Pump, load, and transport UCO; clean and maintain collection containers/tanks; secure equipment; and document volumes, conditions, and any issues.
- Install, replace, retrofit, and troubleshoot pump systems, piping, hoses, valves, controls, and related equipment for extracting UCO from businesses.
- Afford assistance with or perform related tasks such as delivering/swapping bins or tanks, basic mechanical repairs, system priming/testing, and training customer staff on safe operation.
- Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness and perform basic upkeep.
- Provide professional customer service, report incidents or equipment problems promptly, and complete required paperwork/route documentation.
- Follow all environmental, spill-prevention, and safety protocols.
Qualifications
- CDL Class A License (required)
- Tanker Endorsement
- TWIC Card
- One year of Class A driving experience (preferred)
- One to three years of experience in a waste collection role (preferred)
- Basic maintenance/mechanical aptitude (preferred)
Benefits
- Hourly schedule, consistent work
- Hourly pay with overtime
- Adequate tools and equipment
- Opportunity for upward mobility
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
- Affordable medical & dental insurance