Route Driver

Darling Ingredients•Fayetteville, NC

18d

About The Position

A Route Driver operates a semi-truck or vacuum truck to collect animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease for removal from customer locations. The raw material collected depends on the plant location. The driver inspects collected materials for foreign or hazardous items, maintains customer service standards, and completes required route and vehicle documentation. The driver is responsible for operating and maintaining the company vehicle in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations, conducting safety inspections, and following all company safety standards. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years old with a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
CDL A license with tanker endorsements, depending on route.
CDL B license, depending on route.
Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Ability to travel frequently to off-site locations.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.

Nice To Haves

Prior route experience in a customer-oriented environment.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Dependability and reliability; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Knowledge of safe commercial motor vehicle operation and general maintenance.
Experience with truck hydraulics.
Strong computer and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Collect and inspect raw material at pickup for foreign or hazardous material.
Depending on plant location, pump or load grease containers; keep containers and surrounding areas clean; secure containers with screens and locks; note damage to containers or corral areas; and complete route tickets with customer signatures.
Maintain an Electronic DOT log.
Provide customers with pickup receipts and obtain a management signature at the location.
Maintain the company vehicle in the cleanest possible manner and operate it in accordance with company, federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct vehicle safety checks and inspections and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Complete and maintain a daily vehicle condition report.
Provide quality, professional service and maintain excellent customer relations.
Complete required daily paperwork, including route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, and service forms.
Complete the assigned route.
Attend required safety meetings and potentially serve on the Safety Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned.