Grease Route Driver

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Grease Route Driver operates a semi-truck or vacuum truck to collect animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease from customer locations for removal. The raw material collected depends on the plant location. The driver is responsible for assigned routes, customer service, vehicle safety and maintenance, and completing required route and vehicle paperwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
CDL A license with tanker endorsements, depending on route.
CDL B license, depending on route.
Must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Prior route experience in a customer-oriented environment.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Dependability and reliability.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Knowledge of safe commercial motor vehicle operation and general maintenance.
Experience with truck hydraulics.
Strong computer and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Collect and inspect raw material at pickup for foreign or hazardous materials.
Depending on plant location, pump or load grease containers; keep containers and surrounding areas clean; secure containers with screens and locks; note damage; and complete route tickets with customer signatures.
Maintain an Electronic DOT log.
Provide customers with pickup receipts and obtain the signature of management at the location.
Keep the company vehicle as clean as possible and operate it in accordance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct vehicle safety checks and inspections and follow company safety rules, standards, policies, and procedures.
Complete and maintain daily vehicle condition reports.
Provide quality, professional service and maintain excellent customer relations.
Complete required company paperwork daily, including route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, and service forms.
Complete the assigned route.
Attend required safety meetings and potentially serve on the Safety Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned.