Grease Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Grease Route Driver to operate a grease collection truck. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction through quality service, maintaining vehicle safety, and adhering to company policies. Ideal candidates will have a CDL license and experience operating similar vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with clean MVR.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating similar vehicle.
• Current CDL A or B license holder with proper endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate grease collection truck and maintain cleanliness.
• Conduct safety checks and inspections of the vehicle.
• Complete all company required paperwork.

Skills

Customer relations

Safety compliance

Vehicle maintenance

Communication

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Grease Route Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil while providing quality service to our customers.

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 or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; returns container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.
• Responsible for established route as assigned.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
• 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.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report on a daily basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old with clean MVR.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating similar vehicle to grease route truck.
• Current CDL A or B license holder with proper endorsements.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior route experience within a customer oriented environment preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

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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