Grease Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. seeks a Route Driver in Omaha, NE to operate a semi-truck or vacuum truck for collecting animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease from customer sites.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with DOT and safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold a CDL with tanker endorsements (or CDL B depending on route), have a clean driving record, and be able to work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21+ years old with clean driving record.
• CDL A with tanker endorsement or CDL B, depending on route.
• Registered on FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at pickup for foreign or hazardous material.
• Operates a semi-truck or vacuum truck to remove materials from customer locations.
• Maintains vehicle in clean condition and follows safety rules.
• Completes route tickets and obtains customer signatures.
• Maintains electronic DOT log and daily vehicle condition reports.
• Provides receipts to customers and manages paperwork daily.

Skills

Customer relations

Team player

Safety first

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A with tanker endorsement

CDL B

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

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.