Route Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. seeks a Route Driver to operate a semi-truck or vacuum truck for collecting animal mortalities, fat, bone, or grease from customer sites. Responsibilities vary by plant location and include safety checks, DOT logs, and professional customer service.

Responsibilities include ensuring container cleanliness, completing route tickets, and maintaining the vehicle in good condition while adhering to all regulations. Travel to customer locations is frequently required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL A with tanker endorsements required where applicable.
• CDL B license may be required depending on route.
• Clean motor vehicle record and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration.
• Ability to maintain DOT logs and perform daily safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at pickup for hazards.
• Pumps or loads grease containers and ensures container cleanliness.
• Maintains vehicle and completes route tickets with signatures.
• Provides receipts and maintains customer relations.
• Follows all safety rules and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Route driving

Safety conscious

DOT log maintenance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL A with tanker endorsements

CDL B (depends on route)

MVR clean

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

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.

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.