Fat & Bone Driver

Darling Ingredients; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients seeks a Bone Route Driver in Houston to operate a Fat and Bone collection vehicle, removing raw material from multiple customer locations and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will inspect pickups, provide receipts with weights, and maintain the vehicle in top condition.

The role requires a valid CDL A, clean driving record, and ability to stay organized under demanding conditions while delivering professional, safe service. Equal opportunity employer.

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/
• 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.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Truck hydraulics experience

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.

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