Grease Route Driver

Darling Ingredients; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Route Driver in Omaha, NE to operate a semi-truck or vacuum truck to collect animal mortalities, fat, bone, or grease from customer locations. You will ensure safety, maintain the vehicle, complete route tickets, and manage DOT logs.

The role requires a CDL with tanker endorsements (route dependent), a clean MVR, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.
• CDL-A with tanker endorsement may be needed depending on route.
• CDL-B may be required depending on route.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and inspect raw material at pickup for foreign or hazardous materials.
• Operate semi-truck or vacuum truck and follow safety rules and routes.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily condition checks.
• Complete route tickets and obtain customer signatures daily.
• Maintain electronic DOT log and necessary paperwork.
• Attend safety meetings and support safety committee as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clean MVR

CDL A with tanker endorsements

CDL B (route dependent)

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Job description

Job Description

A Route Driveris responsible forthe operationof a semi-truckor vacuum truckto collect animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease (vacuum truck)for removal from customer locations. Route Driver responsibilityforwhich raw materialis dependent on the Plant Location.

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.

• Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location
• Dependent on plant location, may 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
• Required tomaintainan Electronic DOT log
• Provides customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle;maintainsvehicle in cleanestpossible manner; operates vehiclein accordance withCompany, federal,stateand local regulations
• Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle;operatesvehicle under state, federal, local regulations andin accordance withcompany policy and procedures;observesall company safety rules
• Completes vehicle condition reporton a daily basis;operatesunder all Company safety standards
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional serviceat all times
• Responsible for completing all company required paperworkin accordance withcompany policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.)on a daily basis
• Responsible for established route as assigned
• Attendance at all safety meetingsrequired; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee
• Maintain and update vehicle condition reporton a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old with clean Motor Vehicle Record
• CDL A license holder with tanker endorsements (dependent on route)
• CDL B license holder (dependent on route)
• 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.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance
• Experience with truck hydraulics is a plus
• Strong computer and basic math skills.