Route Driver

Darling Ingredients • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Route Driver is responsible for the operation of a grease vacuum truck to collect used cooking oil from customer locations and returning to our facility in Greensboro NC. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, with a start time between 12:00 midnight and 2:00 am. This role averages 40 hours per week with potential for overtime. The driver will handle 18-26 stops per day, with each stop averaging 20 minutes.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL, with a Tanker Endorsement.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Nice To Haves

• Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment 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

• Pump Grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; lock and secure container with screen, lid, and lock; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.
• Maintain an electronic DOT log, paper log only if electronic log book is inoperable.
• Provide customer with receipt of pick-up and obtain signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintains vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle in accordance with company, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Daily Pre-Trip/Post-Trip completed as instructed.
• Complete vehicle condition report on a daily basis; operates under all Company safety standards.
• Maintains 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, fuel forms, scale forms, etc.) on a daily basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED