Bulk Grease Driver

Baker Commodities Inc; Spokane, Louisiana (WA, MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Baker Commodities Inc. is seeking a Bulk Grease Driver to safely collect and transport used cooking oil on designated routes. The role requires a Class A CDL, DOT medical card, and 21+ years of age with tanker/doubles endorsements depending on vehicle.

The position involves driving on routes, following safety procedures, and maintaining logs, with overnight travel up to 50%. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, holidays, vacation, sick time, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card.
• Must be 21 or older to comply with Federal regulations.
• Endorsements (tanker and doubles) based on vehicle assigned.
• 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and speak English as required by Federal Motor Carrier Department.
• Understand and follow all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road.
• Skill to operate, control and monitor vehicle and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and alternate schedule/route as needed.
• 50% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicle and safety equipment are in good working order.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions and routes.
• Drive assigned vehicle on designated route.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Report vehicle defects or incidents.
• Maintain logs per state and federal regulations.
• Record weight/volume, mileage, time and fuel consumption.
• Operate GPS and comms tech to exchange information with supervisors.
• Plan routes to maximize fuel efficiency.
• Load or unload trucks using equipment.
• Interact professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Follow department and company procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

CDL required

Overtime flexibility

English literacy

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS navigation

Vehicle equipment operation

Job description

Description

Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product.

This role will be a "Bulk Grease Driver" and will support us in meeting our customer's needs to safely remove and dispose of used cooking oil in accordance with local ordinances and environmental regulations. Visit our website Baker Commodities Services for more information about the important contributions of this position. Visit our website?https://bakercommodities.com/services/?for more information about the important contributions of this position.

Compensation and Benefits

• $32.25 per hour
• Paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Retirement plan available

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in clean and good working order
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes
• Drive assigned vehicle on designated route
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, or repair status following state and federal regulations
• Record information such as weight/volume, mileage, time and fuel consumption
• Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors or other points of contact
• Plan/adjust routes based on changing conditions using navigation equipment to maximize fuel efficiency
• Load or unload trucks using specialized equipment as necessary
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card

Must be 21 or older to comply with Federal regulations

Endorsements (tanker and doubles) based on vehicle assigned

2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR

Ability to complete Entry Level Driver program if less than 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to read and speak English as required by Federal Motor Carrier Department

Understand and follow all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations

Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road

Skill to operate, control and monitor vehicle and equipment

Ability to work overtime and alternate schedule/route as needed

50% overnight travel

Physical Demands/Requirements

Constantly (over 2/3):

remains in a seated position while using arms, legs and observation to operate vehicle

observes and monitors equipment

ascends/descends in and out vehicle and on equipment

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

communicates with co-workers, customers and supervisors

moves, lifts, pushes and pulls equipment and material up to 60 lbs.

walks, climbs, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches and handles equipment to collect material

operates electronic devices such as GPS equipment and phone/radio

Occasionally (under 1/3):

exposed to outdoor weather conditions

exposed to materials that occasionally require use of PPE such as gloves (protect from heat)

moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces

electronically and manually completes logs/reports

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with?manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due ?to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies. ?

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ?