What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skipper Driver (Class A Driver) position at Darling Ingredients Inc.?
We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
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 of this job.
The Skipper Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck, fat and bone collection truck, container maintenance, tractor trailer to collect raw material and finish goods deliveries while providing quality service to our customers.
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 or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; returns container with screen and lock secured; notes any damages to container or corral area; properly completes route ticket with customer signature.
- Service rendering (bulk or retail) customer container and/or trailers; ensure cleanliness of trailers and/or containers and surrounding area; tarp trailers as required prior to leaving customer location
- Responsible for established route or bulk loads as assigned.
- Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
- 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be 21 years of age with clean MVR.
- Current CDL "A" license holder with tanker endorsement.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Physical Demands
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
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 of this job.