Skipper Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Skipper Driver to complete a daily route and ensure safe, DOT-compliant operation of a grease route truck. The role requires a Class A CDL and the ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections with consistent communication across the fleet.

You will maintain electronic or paper logs as needed, operate the vehicle safely, and collaborate with management, drivers, vendors and team members to meet scheduled targets.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a vehicle similar to a grease route truck.
• Must be registered on the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain electronic or paper logs as required.
• Operate commercial motor vehicle safely in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Use hydraulic controls to operate different types of trailers.
• Communicate professionally with management, drivers, vendors or others during shifts.
• Be an integral part of the fleet team and stay professional at all times.
• Use all safety equipment as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Class A CDL

Truck driving

Pre-trip inspection

Post-trip inspection

DOT regulations

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Safety focused

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.

The Skipper Driver completes an assigned list of duties and services that Darling Ingredients offers in an allotted scheduled time slot. Driver must have a Class A CDL to utilize the equipment needed to finish that given day's route.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties at any time.

• Responsible for all pre-trips and post trips of equipment.


• Responsible for keeping electronic logs and if need to paper log correctly.


• Responsible for correctly operating any commercial motor vehicle safely obeying all traffic laws and DOT regulations.


• Ability to use hydraulic controls to operate different types of trailers.


• Ability to professionally communicate with management, drivers, vendors or any other person encountered during the course of a work shift.


• Have the ability and willingness to problem solve issues.


• Will be expected to be an integral part of the fleet team. An ability to communicate, conduct yourself, and be a professional at all times is a must for this position.


• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned


• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Must hold a current Class A CDL license.


• Minimum of 2 years experience operating similar vehicle to grease route truck.


• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years Class A driving experience preferred.


• Prior route experience within a customer oriented environment preferred.


• Possess time management skills that allow you to work efficiently while always maintaining safety as your top priority.


• Knowledge of basic tractor and/or trailer maintenance and small repairs


• Knowledge of equipment you are using and being able to do a correct thorough pre-trip and post trip of that equipment.


• Average math and computer skills.


• Knowledge of traffic laws along with DOT regulations concerning the area that you are operating a commercial vehicle or any other company equipment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.


• Sitting for long periods of time.


• Ability to stay focused and concentrate on one thing for long periods of time.


• Occasionally lifts up to 75 lbs.


• Occasionally push, pull or move up to 100


• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Job functions will be carried out at a plant, in the field, or in the cab of a commercial motor vehicle.

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.