Route Driver

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Twin Falls, ID

26d

About The Position

A Route Driver operates a semi-truck or vacuum truck to collect animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease for removal from customer locations. The raw material collected depends on the plant location. The role is responsible for following an assigned route, safely operating and maintaining the company vehicle, completing required inspections and paperwork, and providing professional customer service. Drivers inspect collected materials for foreign or hazardous items, provide pickup receipts, and obtain customer signatures. Depending on the location, duties may also include pumping or loading grease containers and ensuring containers and surrounding areas are clean and secure. Drivers must maintain electronic DOT logs and attend required safety meetings. Management may assign or reassign duties at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years old with a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
CDL A license with tanker endorsements, depending on route.
CDL B license, depending on route.
Registration on 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, including 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 materials at pickup for foreign or hazardous material.
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 management signatures at the location.
Maintain the company vehicle in the cleanest possible manner and operate it in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
Conduct vehicle safety checks and inspections and observe company safety rules and standards.
Complete a daily vehicle condition report and keep it updated.
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.