Route Driver

Darling International Inc.; Huron-Kinloss; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Route Driver to join their team. In this role, you will operate specialized vehicles to collect used cooking oil from restaurants, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates will have a Class A or B CDL, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to maintaining vehicle standards. If you're ready to advance your driving career with a stable company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL with Tankers Endorsement.
• Prior route experience in a customer-oriented environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grease collection truck to collect used cooking oil.
• Maintain an Electronic DOT log and vehicle condition reports.

Skills

Class A or B CDL

Customer Service

Time Management

Vehicle Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic DOT Log

Job description

Darling Ingredients is looking to hire a Route Driver in the Newark area. Are you ready to take your Class A or B CDL driving career to the next level with a stable worldwide company? This route delivery position earns competitive pay, depending on experience. We also offer comprehensive full-time benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, and more. If this sounds like the right Class A or B CDL driving opportunity for you, apply today!

Job Summary

A Route Driver is responsible for operating a grease collection truck to collect used cooking oil from restaurants or a fat and bone collection truck to remove raw materials from customer locations.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Remove used cooking oil from the customer's location.
• You are required to maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• Provides the customer a pick-up receipt and obtains management's signature at the location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintains the vehicle in the cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle per Company, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts all safety checks and vehicle inspections; operates a vehicle under state, federal, and local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Complete vehicle condition reports daily; 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 per company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.) daily.
• Responsible for completing route as assigned.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Class A OR B CDL, with a Tankers Endorsement.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment is preferred.
• Experience with truck hydraulics is 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.
• You 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.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently must push, pull, move, or lift to 100 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to work weekends and/or Overtime as needed.

Job functions will be performed in a commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.