Route Driver

Darling Ingredients•High Point, NC

About The Position

A Route Driver is responsible for the operation of a grease collection truck to collect used cooking oil from customer locations and returning to our facility in Greensboro NC. 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 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. Required to maintain an electronic DOT log, paper log only if electronic log book is inoperable. Provides customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains 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. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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/
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

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

Responsibilities

Operation of a grease collection truck
Collect used cooking oil from customer locations
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 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 on a daily basis
Operate under all Company safety standards
Maintain excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times
Completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies