Skipper Driver
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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.