Route Driver

Darling Ingredients•Somerset, PA

About The Position

Darling Ingredients is looking to hire full-time Class A CDL Route Drivers for our facility in Somerset PA. Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a stable worldwide company? The Route Driver operates a Fat and Bone collection vehicle to provide removal of raw material from multiple customer locations. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday. Start Time: 5:00am Hours Per Day: 10 - 11 hours per day. 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. 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/

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.
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

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.