Vac-Truck Driver & Plant Operations

Northern Gulf Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Affordable medical & dental insurance

Job summary

Northern Gulf Services, headquartered in Houston, TX, is seeking a versatile Collection Driver and Plant Operator. The role involves delivering bins to customers, field maintenance, and rotating through plant operations to support the logistics and sustainability mission.

Candidates should have a CDL Class B, a TWIC card, and some driving/collection experience. Weekend and 10-hour day availability is a plus as noted in the job posting.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B license required.
• TWIC Card required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a waste collection role preferred.
• One year of Class B driving experience preferred.
• Basic maintenance/mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of UCO Collection vehicle.
• Ensure the UCO collection vehicle is in proper working order and maintenance logs are updated.
• Execute the collection routes provided by the route management team.
• Log relevant data regarding the conditions of the collection bins and relay any pertinent information to management.
• Relay any communication from the restaurant’s management team back to the appropriate party.
• Submit maintenance tickets for damaged bins.
• Unload truck at warehouse and ensure volumes are logged by operations.
• Fill out Customer Relationship Management information for each route stop.
• Perform duties around processing plant, including cleaning trucks, bins, minor repairs, oil processing, preventive maintenance.

Skills

Driving experience

Waste collection

Maintenance aptitude

Education

CDL Class B License

TWIC Card

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Benefits

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

About Northern Gulf Services

Northern Gulf and its affiliated entities is/are a renewable fuel logistics and distribution company(s), 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 position will serve in a multi-functional role both as a Collection Driver and Plant Operator with primary responsibilities to include, but not limited to: delivering bins to new customers, repair existing bins in the field, execute collection routes, process used cooking oil within the plant, conduct warehouse preventive maintenance, and support the overall mission of the Operations Team.

For this position, we are actively seeking candidates able to work on weekends and 10-hour days in duration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

1. Safe operation of UCO Collection vehicle
2. Ensure the UCO collection vehicle is in proper working order and that maintenance logs are updated and executed.
3. Execute the collection routes provided by the route management team.
4. Log relevant data regarding the conditions of the collection bins and relay any pertinent information to management.
5. Relay any communication from the restaurant’s management team back to the appropriate party.
6. Submit maintenance tickets for damaged bins.
7. Unload truck at warehouse and ensure spec on the volumes is gathered and logged by operations.
8. Fill out Customer Relationship Management information for each stop on route.
9. Perform necessary functions and duties around processing plant, activities to include but not limited to: cleaning trucks, collection bins, minor repairs, oil processing, preventive maintenance, other.

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

Compensation

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

About Northern Gulf Services

Northern Gulf was founded in 2021 with a clear vision: to bring best‑in‑class processes, service, and people to the collection and recycling of fats and oils. Headquartered in Houston, TX, we are dedicated to serving the communities and industries throughout the Gulf. Our goal is to provide compliant and reliable services across the renewable fuel value chain.

Our Experience

While Northern Gulf is a young company, our team brings over 30 years of combined experience in energy, hospitality, and logistics. This extensive experience underpins our ability to deliver top‑note services and innovative solutions to our partners.

Company Values

• Safety: We prioritize the safety of our employees, partners, and the communities we serve.
• People: We believe in building quality teams with like‑minded individuals who share our commitment to excellence.
• Performance: We strive to get the job done right, at a high level, every time.

Consistency

We deliver consistent service and performance, ensuring reliability in every aspect of our operations.

Our Culture

Northern Gulf is a people‑oriented organization. We take pride in building quality teams and partnering with restaurant owners, corporations, and fuel producers who prioritize their employees, customers, and the environment. Our collaborative approach ensures that we produce compliant, reliable, and sustainable renewable diesel and jet fuel.

Community Involvement

• Southern Smoke Foundation: Supporting those in the food and beverage industry in times of crisis.
• Sponsoring Little League Teams: We sponsor our employees' and their children's sports teams, fostering community spirit and engagement.
• New Orleans Jazz Fest: Participating in and supporting local cultural events.