Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Router Driver / Operations Trainee | Central Texas (Austin)

About Northern Gulf

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.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Route Operations

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

Operational Support

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

Customer Service

Represent Northern Gulf professionally at all customer locations

Communicate service issues, access challenges, or equipment needs

Leadership & Growth Path

As the region expands, this role will gradually take on:

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

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

Class A CDL

Experience with pump systems, vacuum trucks, grease traps, or liquid hauling

Mechanical aptitude (hoses, fittings, pumps, minor repairs)

Experience in waste collection, environmental services, or food service logistics

Compensation & Benefits

$20 - $25 per hour

PTO

Medical Benefits

Why This Role Matters

This is the first driver position in a growing region. The person hired will help shape the operational foundation of Northern Gulf’s Central Texas expansion and will be first in line for leadership opportunities as the fleet grows.