Vac Truck Driver and UCO Service Technician

Northern Gulf Services; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly schedule

Overtime pay

Tools & equipment

Upward mobility

Paid time off

Medical & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Northern Gulf Services, a renewable fuel logistics company along the Gulf coast, seeks a dual-role operator to safely drive a Class A vacuum/tanker truck to collect used cooking oil (UCO) from restaurants and commercial kitchens.

You will also install, replace, and maintain on-site pump systems and related equipment, perform inspections, document volumes, and provide professional customer service while following DOT and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A License is required.
• Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• TWIC Card preferred.
• One year of Class A driving experience preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in a waste collection role preferred.
• Basic maintenance/mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A CDL vacuum/tanker truck to collect UCO from outdoor bins or tanks at customer locations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain logs in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Pump, load, and transport UCO; secure equipment; document volumes and conditions.
• Install, replace, retrofit, and troubleshoot pump systems and related equipment for UCO extraction.

Skills

CDL Class A

Tanker Endorsement

TWIC Card

Driving Experience

Waste Collection

Mechanical Aptitude

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About Northern Gulf Services:

Northern Gulf is a renewable fuel logistics and distribution company, focused on aggregating, separating and selling used-cooking oil (“UCO”) along the Gulf coast. The company seeks to make a positive impact on the local community and environment. Our business places collection bins at customer locations to collect UCO and grease from cooking and food production operations. Representative customers include: restaurants, stadiums, institutions and food manufacturing facilities.

Job Description:

This dual-role position involves safely operating a vacuum (vac) truck to collect used cooking oil (UCO) from restaurants, commercial kitchens, and related businesses, plus installing, replacing, and maintaining on-site pump systems and extraction equipment for UCO collection. You will handle both driving/collection routes and hands-on mechanical work on pump systems, tanks, hoses, and related infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• CDL Class A License (required)
• Tanker Endorsement
• TWIC Card
• One year of Class A driving experience (Preferred)
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a waste collection role (Preferred)
• Basic maintenance / mechanical aptitude (Preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a Class A CDL vacuum/tanker truck (PTO-driven pumps and hoses) to collect UCO from outdoor bins, indoor tanks, or pump systems at customer locations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, complete driver logs/DVIR, and comply with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations.
• Pump, load, and transport UCO; clean and maintain collection containers/tanks; secure equipment; and document volumes, conditions, and any issues.
• Install, replace, retrofit, and troubleshoot pump systems, piping, hoses, valves, controls, and related equipment for extracting UCO from businesses.
• Assist with or perform related tasks such as delivering/swapping bins or tanks, basic mechanical repairs, system priming/testing, and training customer staff on safe operation.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness and perform basic upkeep.
• Provide professional customer service, report incidents or equipment problems promptly, and complete required paperwork/route documentation.
• Follow all environmental, spill-prevention, and safety protocols.

Benefits:

• Hourly schedule, consistent work
• Hourly pay with overtime
• Adequate tools and equipment
• Opportunity for upward mobility
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• Affordable medical & dental insurance

Schedule:

• For training on the procedures and vehicles Monday thru Friday for approximately 2-3 weeks
• After training is complete the schedule will be Wednesday thru Sunday