Route Driver
Company
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Job Summary
A Route Driver is responsible for operation of fat and bone collection truck for removal of raw material 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.
• Collect and inspect raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs).
• Maintain the required Electronic DOT log.
• Provide customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintain vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operate vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observe all company safety rules.
• Complete vehicle condition report daily; operate under all Company safety standards.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Responsible for covering established 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 have a valid Class A CDL with Brake Endorsement.
• Must have experience driving a standard transmission.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Preferred Qualifications
• 2 or more years of prior experience operating a commercial vehicle, straight truck, tractor trailer.
• Experience with truck hydraulics a plus.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
• 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.
• Occasionally push, pull, up to 200 lbs.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 75 lbs..
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and/or overtime as needed.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.
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
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A Route Driver is responsible for operation of fat and bone collection truck for removal of raw material 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.
• Collect and inspect raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs).
• Maintain the required Electronic DOT log.
• Provide customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location.
• Responsible for company vehicle; maintain vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operate vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observe all company safety rules.
• Complete vehicle condition report daily; operate under all Company safety standards.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Responsible for covering established 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 have a valid Class A CDL with Brake Endorsement.
• Must have experience driving a standard transmission.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Preferred Qualifications
• 2 or more years of prior experience operating a commercial vehicle, straight truck, tractor trailer.
• Experience with truck hydraulics a plus.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
• 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.
• Occasionally push, pull, up to 200 lbs.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 75 lbs..
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and/or overtime as needed.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.
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
Pass a pre-employement drug screen and background check
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