Class A CDL Route Driver

Darling Ingredients•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

A Route Driver / Semi Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil, a fat and bone collection truck for removal of raw material from customer locations, and a pump truck to collect waste cooking oil. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; return container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly complete route ticket with customer signature. Empty customers grease trap utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into vehicle. Ensure cleanliness of trap area; cleaning all spilled grease if necessary. Collect and inspect raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs). Maintain the required Electronic DOT log. Provide customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location. Responsible for company vehicle; maintain vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operate vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations. Conduct all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observe all company safety rules. Complete vehicle condition report daily; operate under all Company safety standards. Maintain excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times. Responsible for completing 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 covering established route as assigned. Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee. All other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Must have a valid Class A CDL with a Tankers Endorsement
Must have experience driving a manual transmission
Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of prior experience operating a commercial vehicle, straight truck, tractor trailer and/or tanker preferred
Experience with truck hydraulics a plus
Communicates clearly in verbal and written form
Highly organized; superior time management skills
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations
Must have a good driving record
Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers

Responsibilities

Operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil
Operation of a fat and bone collection truck for removal of raw material from customer locations
Operation of a pump truck to collect waste cooking oil
Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; return container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly complete route ticket with customer signature
Empty customers grease trap utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into vehicle. Ensure cleanliness of trap area; cleaning all spilled grease if necessary
Collect and inspect raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs)
Maintain the required Electronic DOT log
Provide customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location
Maintain vehicle in cleanest possible manner
Operate vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations
Conduct all safety checks and inspections of vehicle
Operate vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures
Observe all company safety rules
Complete vehicle condition report daily
Operate under all Company safety standards
Maintain excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times
Complete 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
Cover established route as assigned
Attendance at all safety meetings required
May be asked to serve on Safety Committee
All other duties as assigned by management