Class A CDL Route Driver

Darling Ingredients; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients seeks a Route Driver in Reidsville, NC. This role involves operating a grease vacuum truck to collect used cooking oil, with responsibilities including vehicle maintenance and providing excellent customer service.

Qualified applicants must have a valid Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement, as well as be at least 21 years old. If interested, be prepared to demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL, with a Tanker Endorsement.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

• Operate grease vacuum truck to collect used cooking oil.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks and inspections.
• Complete all required paperwork in accordance with company policies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Tanker Endorsement

Job description

Job Summary

A Route Driver is responsible for the operation of a grease vacuum truck to collect used cooking oil from customer locations and returning to our facility in Greensboro NC.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday.

Start Time

12:00 midnight - 2:00am. Average 40 hours per week with overtime.

Vacuum Truck Operations

18 - 26 stops per day, average stop 20 minutes.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Pump Grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; lock and secure container with screen, lid, and lock; note any damages to container or corral area; properly complete route ticket with customer signature.
• 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.
• 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 to 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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