Route Driver Operations Trainee

Northern Gulf Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,600 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Northern Gulf is seeking a Route Driver / Operations Trainee to support daily UCO collection routes and plant operations in the Central Texas region, centered around Austin. This hands-on role offers a clear pathway to Operations Manager as the region scales and more drivers are added.

The ideal candidate is reliable, mechanically inclined, safety-focused, with strong communication and customer service skills. Valid CDL required (Class B minimum); Class A preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL (Class B minimum)
• Clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. and work in outdoor environments
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Operate company truck to collect used cooking oil from customer locations across Central Texas
• Perform bin deliveries, bin swaps, and equipment placement at customer sites
• Maintain accurate route logs, collection volumes, and service notes
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment, including pumps, hoses, and tanks
• Assist with plant operations including unloading, filtering, and transferring UCO
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
• Support inventory management for bins, lids, and parts
• Help refine route efficiency, service standards, and operational processes
• Represent Northern Gulf professionally at all customer locations
• Communicate service issues, access challenges, or equipment needs
• Training and onboarding new drivers
• Route planning and optimization
• Oversight of safety procedures and compliance
• Coordination with the General Manager on operational improvements
• Acting as point-of-contact for driver team and plant operations

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Router Driver / Operations Trainee | Central Texas (Austin)

About Northern Gulf

Northern Gulf is a renewable fuel logistics and distribution company focused on aggregating, transporting, and processing used cooking oil (“UCO”) across the Gulf Coast. We partner with restaurants, institutions, stadiums, and food production facilities to provide reliable, environmentally responsible collection services. As we expand our Central Texas operations, we are building a team that will grow with us.

Position Overview

Northern Gulf is seeking a Route Driver / Operations Trainee to support daily UCO collection routes, bin deliveries, and plant operations in the Central Texas region. This is a hands‑on role with a clear pathway to Operations Manager as the region scales and additional drivers are added.

The ideal candidate is reliable, mechanically inclined, safety‑focused, and eager to grow into a leadership role overseeing routes, drivers, and operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Route Operations

• Operate company truck to collect used cooking oil from customer locations across Central Texas
• Perform bin deliveries, bin swaps, and equipment placement at customer sites
• Maintain accurate route logs, collection volumes, and service notes
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment, including pumps, hoses, and tanks

Operational Support

• Assist with plant operations including unloading, filtering, and transferring UCO
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
• Support inventory management for bins, lids, and parts
• Help refine route efficiency, service standards, and operational processes

Customer Service

• Represent Northern Gulf professionally at all customer locations
• Communicate service issues, access challenges, or equipment needs

Leadership & Growth Path

As the region expands, this role will gradually take on:

• Training and onboarding new drivers
• Route planning and optimization
• Oversight of safety procedures and compliance
• Coordination with the General Manager on operational improvements
• Acting as point‑of‑contact for driver team and plant operations

Qualifications

Required

• Valid CDL (Class B minimum)
• Clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. and work in outdoor environments
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail

Preferred

• Class A CDL
• Experience with pump systems, vacuum trucks, grease traps, or liquid hauling
• Mechanical aptitude (hoses, fittings, pumps, minor repairs)
• Experience in waste collection, environmental services, or food service logistics

Compensation & Benefits

• $20 - $25 per hour
• PTO
• Medical Benefits

Why This Role Matters

This is the first driver position in a growing region. The person hired will help shape the operational foundation of Northern Gulf’s Central Texas expansion and will be first in line for leadership opportunities as the fleet grows.