Grease Route Maintenance Driver

Grease Route Maintenance Driver

Edinburg, TX, USA

The Grease Route Maintenance Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil while providing quality service to our customers. The Maintenance side of the job involves performing maintenance on grease containers including pick ups, deliveries, cleaning, painting, and any other function as directed.

• Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; return container with screen and lock secured; note any damages to container or corral area; properly complete route ticket with customer signature.
• Responsible for established route as assigned.
• Perform maintenance on customer grease tanks including delivery, pick up, cleaning/painting, and grease spill response.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keep vehicle in clean condition.
• Conduct all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operate vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observe all company safety rules.
• Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc.).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report on a daily basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old with clean MVR.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a similar vehicle to a grease route truck.
• Current CDL A license holder with proper endorsements.

• Prior route experience within a customer‑oriented environment preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

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 under applicable federal, state, and local law.