Grease Route Driver

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We are the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries.

Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

The Grease Route Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oil while providing quality service to our customers.

• 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.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keep vehicle in clean condition.
• Conduct all safety checks, inspections of vehicle; operate vehicle under state/federal/local regulations and in accordance with company policy & 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 company 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 of age with clean MVR.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating similar vehicle to grease route truck.
• Current CDL holder with proper endorsements.
• Must be registered on /

• 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.

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold.

Exposed to biohazardous conditions.

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations.

Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock.

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment.

Travels to offsite locations.

Physical labor requires frequent lifting of weights up to 50 pounds; predominantly desk work requiring sitting, walking, use of hands, and staying in a stationary position.

Vision demands include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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:
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