Class A CDL Route Driver

Darling Ingredients; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Route Driver to operate a truck, collecting fabrication materials and used cooking oil from various locations. This role offers a balanced work-life environment with daily home time and minimum guaranteed hours. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Class A driver's license and demonstrate strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Work-life balance with local runs

Opportunities for dedicated routes

Minimum guaranteed 40 hours per week

Overtime after 8 hours

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement required.
• Registered on the FMCSA clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck to collect materials from various locations.
• Conduct pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Maintain excellent customer relations and service.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

A Route Driver is responsible for operation of a truck to collect fabrication material from meat processors, slaughter facilities and grocery stores, and used cooking oil from restaurants.

Benefits

• Work - life balance environment with local runs and home daily.
• Opportunities for dedicated routes servicing our customers needs.
• Guarantee a minimum of 40 hours per week; overtime after 8 hours worked per day.

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.

• Must be able to handle outside elements year round
• Collects and inspects products at time of pick up for any foreign material at customer location.
• Required to maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• Responsible and operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Conducts pre and post trip vehicle inspections; observes company policy, procedures and safety rules.
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies on a daily basis.
• 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 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class A driver's license.
• With tanker endorsement.
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior route experience within a customer oriented environment.
• Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to stay focused and concentrate on one thing for long periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally push, pull or move up to 250 lbs.
• Occasionally required to maneuver a fully loaded dolly.
• Occasionally required to load deadstock and/or bins with assistance from a wench on their vehicle.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

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

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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