Route Driver

Darling Ingredients•Wahoo Township, NE

11d

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 role includes inspecting and collecting materials, maintaining customer containers when applicable, completing required route and vehicle paperwork, and operating and caring for a company vehicle in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations. Drivers provide professional customer service and follow all company safety standards.

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.
Registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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 customer locations 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; 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 requirements.
Perform vehicle safety checks and inspections and follow company safety rules, policies, procedures, and standards.
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.
Follow the established route as assigned.
Attend required safety meetings; may be asked to serve on the Safety Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned.