Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Blue Earth (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

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

You will inspect materials, maintain the vehicle, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering professional service in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires CDL A with tanker endorsements (route dependent) or CDL B depending on location, a clean driving record, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21+ years old with clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• CDL A with tanker endorsements (route dependent).
• CDL B license (route dependent).
• Must be registered on Clearinghouse FMCSA.dot.gov.

Responsibilities

• Operate semi-truck or vacuum truck for pickup and transport of materials.
• Inspect and collect raw material at customer locations for hazards.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety compliance with regulations.
• Complete route tickets and obtain customer/management signatures.
• Maintain electronic DOT log and daily vehicle condition reports.
• Provide professional customer service and maintain good relations.

Skills

Team player

Dependable

Night/weekend availability

Computer basics

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Truck hydraulics

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.
• Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.