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About the Role

Northern Gulf is seeking a Route Driver / Operations Trainee to support daily UCO collection routes, bin deliveries, and plant operations in the Central Texas region. This is a hands-on role with a clear pathway to Operations Manager as the region scales and additional drivers are added. The ideal candidate is reliable, mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and eager to grow into a leadership role overseeing routes, drivers, and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

Operate company truck to collect used cooking oil from customer locations across Central Texas
Perform bin deliveries, bin swaps, and equipment placement at customer sites
Maintain accurate route logs, collection volumes, and service notes
Ensure safe operation of all equipment, including pumps, hoses, and tanks
Assist with plant operations including unloading, filtering, and transferring UCO
Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
Support inventory management for bins, lids, and parts
Help refine route efficiency, service standards, and operational processes
Represent Northern Gulf professionally at all customer locations
Communicate service issues, access challenges, or equipment needs
Training and onboarding new drivers
Route planning and optimization
Oversight of safety procedures and compliance
Coordination with the General Manager on operational improvements
Acting as point-of-contact for driver team and plant operations

Requirements

Valid CDL (Class B minimum)
Clean driving record
Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. and work in outdoor environments
Strong communication and customer service skills
Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
Class A CDL (Preferred)
Experience with pump systems, vacuum trucks, grease traps, or liquid hauling (Preferred)
Mechanical aptitude (hoses, fittings, pumps, minor repairs) (Preferred)
Experience in waste collection, environmental services, or food service logistics (Preferred)

Skills

Communication
Customer service
Reliability
Punctuality
Attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude

Location

Central Texas (Austin)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Trainee

Salary/Compensations

$20 - $25 per hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development

About the Company

Northern Gulf is a renewable fuel logistics and distribution company focused on aggregating, transporting, and processing used cooking oil (“UCO”) across the Gulf Coast. We partner with restaurants, institutions, stadiums, and food production facilities to provide reliable, environmentally responsible collection services. As we expand our Central Texas operations, we are building a team that will grow with us.