Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Route Driver in Minnesota to operate semi-trucks or vacuum trucks for collection of animal mortalities, fat, bone, or grease from customer locations.

Responsibilities vary by plant location and require adherence to DOT regulations and company safety standards. The role emphasizes safe vehicle operation, accurate route paperwork, and maintaining strong customer relations while supporting ongoing regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old with clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• CDL A with tanker endorsements (dependent on route).
• CDL B license (dependent on route).
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at pickup for any foreign or hazardous material.
• May pump or load grease containers and ensure cleanliness; secure containers and obtain signature.
• Maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• Provide customer receipts and obtain management signature.
• Maintain company vehicle and operate per regulations and policies.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and inspections.
• Complete all required paperwork daily (route tickets, inspections, accident/mileage reports).
• Manage an established route as assigned.
• Attend safety meetings and participate on Safety Committee if needed.
• Record vehicle condition daily and maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Build and maintain excellent customer relations while delivering professional service.

Skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A with tanker endorsements

CDL B license

Clearinghouse registration

Job description

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.

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.

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.