Route Driver
About the job
- A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License is required.
- At least two years of CDL driving experience is required. Drivers with only two years of commercial driving experience must be at least 25 years old due to insurance requirements.
- An Air Brake endorsement and a Tanker endorsement are required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain the Tanker endorsement before the start date.
- A good driving record and a safety risk rating within Mahoney's acceptable standards are required.
- A DOT-certified medical card is required.
- The ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds repetitively is required.
- The role requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with exposure to used cooking oil and grease trap odors, possible high-traffic conditions or tight driving areas, and handling grease-coated equipment.
- Provide customer service and promptly relay customer concerns to the manager.
- Handle two- to three-inch hoses to pump grease trap materials into the truck.
- Clean the area around tanks.
- Stay current on all Mahoney safety training.
- Maintain a driving record within Mahoney's acceptable standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Mahoney Environmental Solutions collects and recycles used cooking oil from restaurants across the continental U.S., and also offers facility maintenance services for food-service operations. It provides custom oil-recycling programs with a range of receptacles, oil transport, and detailed usage reporting; restaurants place their used oil in Mahoney’s containers, Mahoney collects and ships it to recycling facilities, and supplies ongoing maintenance and data on oil usage. The company differentiates itself by offering large-scale, customizable receptacle designs and comprehensive service and reporting nationwide, simplifying waste-oil management for operators. Its goal is to make used cooking oil recycling easy and reliable, so restaurants can focus on serving customers while Mahoney handles logistics and sustainability.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Joliet, Illinois
Founded
1953
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What believers are saying
- August 14, 2026 hired Laura Nortamo from Neste to tighten finance and ERP controls.
- February 20, 2026 celebrated 73 years, reinforcing customer trust in a sticky service business.
- BWI's used-cooking-oil recycling partnership keeps Mahoney visible in airport renewable-fuel sourcing.
What critics are saying
- EPA's August 2026 Seattle settlement fined Mahoney $71,940 for Clean Water Act violations.
- Mahoney sued Quick Waste Recovery on September 5, 2025, signaling ongoing brand-defense expense.
- Neste controls Mahoney, so group capital priorities can override Mahoney’s standalone growth agenda.
What makes Mahoney Environmental Solutions unique
- Since 2020, Neste owns Mahoney, linking grease collection to renewable diesel and SAF supply.
- January 2026 dual ISCC EU and CORSIA certification validates feedstocks for fuel producers.
- Mahoney serves national restaurant chains, airports, and independents with end-to-end waste-to-material recycling.
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