Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Brooklyn Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is hiring a Route Driver to operate a semi-truck or vacuum truck and collect animal mortalities, fat, bone, or grease from customer locations. Depending on the plant location, you may pump or load grease containers and ensure proper documentation and safety compliance.

The role requires a valid CDL with tanker endorsements (route dependent), willingness to work nights/weekends, and the ability to maintain the Electronic DOT log while delivering professional service and

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• CDL A license with tanker endorsements (dependent on route).
• CDL B license may be required depending on route.
• Must be registered on the FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Operates a semi-truck or vacuum truck to collect animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease for removal from customer locations.
• Collects and inspects raw material for foreign or hazardous materials at pickup.
• Maintains vehicle in clean condition and adheres to safety regulations.
• Completes route tickets and documents with customer signatures and management approval.
• Maintains electronic DOT log and completes required paperwork daily.
• Provides courteous customer service and upholds company safety standards.

Skills

CDL A license

Tank endorsements

Customer service

Team player

Night/Weekend flexibility

Computer & math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic DOT log

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

• 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
• Paid Time Off

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 of this job.