Demo

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.
Columbus, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

A Route Driver is responsible for the operation of a grease collection truck to collect used cooking oil, and / or a fat and bone collection truck for the removal and collection of raw material(s) 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.

  • Pump Grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; lock and secure container with screen, lid, and lock; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.
  • Empties customer's Grease Trap utilizing a company vehicle by pumping trap contents into attached Tank. Ensures cleanliness of trap area; cleans all spilled grease if necessary.
  • Fat and Bone removal routes collect and inspect raw material(s) at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location's (local routes, some overnight).
  • Required to maintain an electronic DOT log, paper log only if electronic log book is inoperable.
  • Provides customer with receipt of pick-up and obtains signature of management at location.
  • Responsible for company vehicle; maintains vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle in accordance with company, federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules. Daily Pre-Trip / Post-Trip completed as instructed.
  • Complete vehicle condition report on a daily basis; 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 in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, fuel forms, scale forms, etc.) on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must possess a valid Class A CDL, with a Tanker Endorsement.
  • Must be registered on https : / / clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov /
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment preferred.
  • Experience with truck hydraulics 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.
  • 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, while driving.
  • 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. repeatedly.
  • Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights : If you would like more information, please click on the link or paste into your browser : https : / / www.eeoc.gov / know -your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

    Job Posted by ApplicantPro

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Class A CDL Truck Driver?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Class A CDL Truck Driver career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,470 - $60,562
    Income Estimation: 
    $57,959 - $84,062
    Income Estimation: 
    $55,378 - $69,181
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,013 - $59,390
    Income Estimation: 
    $62,694 - $76,396
    Income Estimation: 
    $46,989 - $59,566
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,470 - $60,562
    Income Estimation: 
    $55,050 - $75,698
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,404 - $64,793
    Income Estimation: 
    $39,991 - $52,139
    Income Estimation: 
    $55,378 - $69,181
    Income Estimation: 
    $56,656 - $73,463
    Income Estimation: 
    $62,694 - $76,396
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,404 - $64,793
    Income Estimation: 
    $57,959 - $84,062
    Income Estimation: 
    $55,378 - $69,181
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,013 - $59,390
    Income Estimation: 
    $62,694 - $76,396
    Income Estimation: 
    $56,656 - $73,463
    Income Estimation: 
    $62,694 - $76,396
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Darling Ingredients Inc.

    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Omaha, NE Full Time
    Job Summary The Grease Route Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil whi...
    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Sioux, IA Full Time
    Job Summary The Local Transfer Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to transfer raw product f...
    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Sioux, IA Full Time
    Job Summary The Cooker Operator is responsible for the operation of PLC to control the machinery. They must monitor pump...
    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Waterloo, IA Full Time
    Job Summary A Route Driver is responsible for operation of a truck to collect fabrication material from slaughter facili...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Class A CDL Truck Driver jobs in the Columbus, IN area that may be a better fit.

    CDL-A - Regional Van Truckload truck driver

    Class A Drivers, Bloomington, IN

    Class A Truck Driver

    Truck One, Gosport, IN

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!