Fat & Bone Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Bone Route Driver to operate a Fat and Bone collection vehicle and securely remove raw materials from multiple customer locations.

The role requires a valid CDL Class A license with a clean driving record and a strong focus on safety, compliance with DOT and company procedures, and professional customer service during daily route collection. You will inspect materials, record weights, and maintain the vehicle to the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid CDL Class A license with clean driving record.
• Must be registered on Clearinghouse FMCSA.

Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at pickup.
• Provides receipt with weight and signature.
• Maintains company vehicle in clean condition; follows regulations.
• May maintain a DOT log book.
• Maintains excellent customer relations and service.
• Follows all safety procedures.

Skills

Clear verbal & written comms

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DOT/FMCSA regulations knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The Bone Route Driver operates a Fat and Bone collection vehicle in order to provide removal of raw material from multiple customer locations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location.


• Provides customer with receipt of pick up which contains weight of product and 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.


• May be required to maintain a DOT log book.


• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.


• Follows all Company safety procedures and guidelines.


• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Valid CDL Class A license with clean driving record.


• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.


• Prior route experience 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.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

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