Route Driver

Darling Ingredients is looking to hire a Route Driver in the Newark area. Are you ready to take your Class A or B CDL driving career to the next level with a stable worldwide company? This route delivery position earns competitive pay, depending on experience. We also offer comprehensive full-time benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, and more. If this sounds like the right Class A or B CDL driving opportunity for you, apply today!

Job Summary

A Route Driver is responsible for operating a grease collection truck to collect used cooking oil from restaurants or a fat and bone collection truck to remove raw materials from customer locations.

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.

• Remove used cooking oil from the customer's location.
• You are required to maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• Provides the customer a pick-up receipt and obtains management's signature at the location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintains the vehicle in the cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle per Company, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts all safety checks and vehicle inspections; operates a vehicle under state, federal, and local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Complete vehicle condition reports daily; operates under all Company safety standards.
• Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Responsible for completing all Company required paperwork per company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.) daily.
• Responsible for completing route as assigned.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Class A OR B CDL, with a Tankers Endorsement.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment is preferred.
• Experience with truck hydraulics is a plus.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
• You must have a good driving record.
• Ability to work well with internal staff and external customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently must push, pull, move, or lift to 100 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to work weekends and/or Overtime as needed.

Work Environment

Job functions will be performed in a commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.

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