Class A CDL Route Driver

Darling International Inc.; East Earl (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Route Driver to operate collection trucks for used cooking oil and fat and bone removal. This role involves ensuring vehicle cleanliness, maintaining excellent customer relations, and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Class A CDL with a Tanker Endorsement and have a strong commitment to service excellence. Join a company that values safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction while contributing to an essential service in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• One year of driving experience required.
• Registered on FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate grease collection truck to collect used cooking oil.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and surrounding areas.
• Complete all required paperwork daily.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Electronic DOT Log

Job description

Job Summary

A Route Driver is responsible for the operation of a grease collection truck to collect used cooking oil, and/or a fat and bone collection truck for the removal and collection of raw material(s) from customer locations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Pump Grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; lock and secure container with screen, lid, and lock; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.
• Empties customer's Grease Trap utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into attached Tank. Ensures cleanliness of trap area; cleans all spilled grease if necessary.
• Fat and Bone removal routes collect and inspect raw material(s) at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location's (local routes, some overnight).
• Required to maintain an electronic DOT log, paper log only if electronic log book is inoperable.
• 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. Daily Pre-Trip/Post-Trip completed as instructed.
• 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, fuel forms, scale forms, etc.) on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL, with a Tanker Endorsement.
• One years experience required.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• 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, while driving.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally push, pull, up to 200 lbs.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly.

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