Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Kansas City is seeking an experienced CDL driver for local pickup routes, focusing on safety, compliance, and reliable customer service. The role emphasizes proper load inspection, mandatory logging, and accurate paperwork.

Applicants should have a valid CDL A with tanker endorsement where required, a clean driving record, and be prepared to work nights and/or weekends as needed. Strong math skills and team collaboration are essential.

Formación

• Must have CDL A with tanker endorsements (route dependent).
• Must be at least 21 years old with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must be registered on Clearinghouse: fmcs a.dot.gov.
• Prior route experience in a customer-focused environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and inspect raw materials at pickup for hazards or contaminants.
• Pump or load grease containers when location logistics allow, ensuring cleanliness and secure containers.
• Maintain electronic DOT logs and complete daily route tickets with customer signatures.
• Provide receipts and obtain signatures for pickups; maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.

Conocimientos

Team player

Safety conscious

Basic math

Strong communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Clearinghouse FMC SA DOT

Descripción del empleo

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 to maintain an Electronic DOT log
• Provides customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintains vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations
• Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules
• Completes vehicle condition report on a daily basis; operates under all Company safety standards
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company 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 meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report on 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.