Vac Truck Driver and UCO Service Technician

Northern Gulf Services

  • Mandeville, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

This dual-role position involves safely operating a vacuum (vac) truck to collect used cooking oil (UCO) from restaurants, commercial kitchens, and related businesses, plus installing, replacing, and maintaining on-site pump systems and extraction equipment for UCO collection. Safely operate a Class A CDL vacuum/tanker truck (PTO-driven pumps and hoses) to collect UCO from outdoor bins, indoor tanks, or pump systems at customer locations.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMandeville, LA
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development


About Northern Gulf Services:
 
Northern Gulf is a renewable fuel logistics and distribution company, focused on aggregating, separating and selling used-cooking oil (“UCO”) along the Gulf coast. The company seeks to make a positive impact on the local community and environment. Our business places collection bins at customer locations to collect UCO and grease from cooking and food production operations. Representative customers include: restaurants, stadiums, institutions and food manufacturing facilities.
 
 Job description:
This dual-role position involves safely operating a vacuum (vac) truck to collect used cooking oil (UCO) from restaurants, commercial kitchens, and related businesses, plus installing, replacing, and maintaining on-site pump systems and extraction equipment for UCO collection. You will handle both driving/collection routes and hands-on mechanical work on pump systems, tanks, hoses, and related infrastructure.
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:
  • CDL Class A License (required)
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • TWIC Card
  • One year of Class A driving experience (Preferred)
  • 1 - 3 years of experience in a waste collection role (Preferred)
  • Basic maintenance / mechanical aptitude (Preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Safely operate a Class A CDL vacuum/tanker truck (PTO-driven pumps and hoses) to collect UCO from outdoor bins, indoor tanks, or pump systems at customer locations.
  • Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, complete driver logs/DVIR, and comply with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations.
  • Pump, load, and transport UCO; clean and maintain collection containers/tanks; secure equipment; and document volumes, conditions, and any issues.
  • Install, replace, retrofit, and troubleshoot pump systems, piping, hoses, valves, controls, and related equipment for extracting UCO from businesses.
  • Assist with or perform related tasks such as delivering/swapping bins or tanks, basic mechanical repairs, system priming/testing, and training customer staff on safe operation.
  • Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness and perform basic upkeep.
  • Provide professional customer service, report incidents or equipment problems promptly, and complete required paperwork/route documentation.
  • Follow all environmental, spill-prevention, and safety protocols.

 
BENEFITS:
  • Hourly schedule, consistent work
  • Hourly pay with overtime
  • Adequate tools and equipment
  • Opportunity for upward mobility
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
  • Affordable medical & dental insurance
SCHEDULE:
  • For training on the procedures and vehicles Monday thru Friday for approximately 2-3 weeks
  • After training is complete the schedule will be Wednesday thru Sunday

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