Route Driver

Darling Ingredients•Hominy, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Route Driver is responsible for the operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil and a fat and bone collection truck for the removal of raw material from customer locations, returning them to the facility in Collinsville, OK. The role requires maintaining the company vehicle, conducting safety checks, operating in accordance with regulations, and providing professional customer service. The driver is also responsible for completing all required paperwork and attending safety meetings.

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 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

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.
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.