Route Driver

Darling Ingredients•Carroll, IA

11d

About The Position

A Route 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; returns container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature. Empties customers grease trap utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into vehicle. Ensures cleanliness of trap area; cleans all spilled grease if necessary. Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs). Required to maintain an Electronic DOT log. 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. 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, etc.) on a daily basis. Responsible for 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 possess a valid Class A CDL, with a Tankers Endorsement
Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Must have a good driving record
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers

Nice To Haves

2 years of prior experience operating a commercial vehicle in route delivery setting preferred
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
Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers

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; returns container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature
Empties customers grease trap utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into vehicle
Ensures cleanliness of trap area; cleans all spilled grease if necessary
Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs)
Required to maintain an Electronic DOT log
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
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, etc.) on a daily basis
Responsible for 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