Route Driver

Route Driver

A Route Driver is responsible for operation of a semi-truck to collect animal mortalities, fat and bone for removal from customer locations.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location (Local Runs).
• Required to maintain an Electronic DOT log.
• 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.
• Completes 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, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Responsible for 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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

Work Environment :

Job functions will be carried out in a commercial motor vehicle, customer locations, and plant environment.

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