Route Driver

Darling Ingredients; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Route Driver to operate a semi-truck or vacuum truck, collecting animal mortalities, fat and bone, or grease from customer sites. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes reliable customer service, daily paperwork, and travel to various plants. Candidates should have a CDL A with tanker endorsements, be 21+, and ready for physically demanding work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 21+ years old with clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• CDL A license with tanker endorsements and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration.

Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at pickup for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location.
• Maintains Electronic DOT log and completes route tickets daily with customer signature.
• Provides customer receipts and obtains management signature.
• Operates and maintains company vehicle per regulations and safety rules.
• Completes vehicle condition reports daily and adheres to safety standards.
• Maintains excellent customer relations with professional service.
• Completes company paperwork (route tickets, inspection reports, mileage, service forms) daily.
• Travels to assigned routes and attends safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Night/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

21+ years old with clean Motor Vehicle Record

CDL A with tanker endorsements

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Tools

Truck hydraulics experience

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

• 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
• 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Frequent travel to off-site locations is required.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

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.