CDL Driver Ready Mix Truck

Job Title

Ready Mix Concrete Truck Driver

Job Description

Provide exemplary customer service by safely and efficiently transporting ready mix concrete products from batch plants to customer jobsites and unloading per customer specifications. Maintain proper slump (water content) of ready mix concrete. Inspect, service, and clean concrete mixer truck.

Essential Functions

Delivery of Ready Mix Concrete Products
Communicate with Dispatcher/Plant Manager to receive instructions via 2-way radio in truck and direct-line telephone in yard
Position truck under batch plant to be loaded by Batch Plant Operator/Plant Manager
Receive written or printed delivery ticket and follow instructions as directed
Fill truck's water tank and verify accurate slump of load, make adjustments as necessary
Safely drive loaded truck to destination on delivery ticket and inspect jobsite upon arrival
Work with customers to obtain adequate vehicle access and unload material
Rinse chutes and rear of truck to ensure absence of excess concrete
Vehicle Maintenance
Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle safety inspection; document and report vehicle condition at beginning and end of each shift
Check all vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids if necessary
Clean outside of vehicle to ensure absence of concrete build-up throughout each shift
May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary

Critical Competencies

Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.
Team Player: Actively contributes to the success of a team by working collaboratively with others, sharing responsibilities, and supporting team goals. Possess the ability to effectively communicate, listen, work harmoniously with others to achieve common objectives. Willing to help others with the ability to create a cohesive and productive work environment.
Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
Work Ethic- Demonstrates commitment and dedication toward completing tasks with high standards of quality, responsibility, and diligence; demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.

Responsibilities

Education: High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Experience: Two (2) years experience driving ready mix concrete trucks preferred
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement
Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles.
Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in performance of duties.
Complete customer changes to product while on-site, relay information to plant manager and/or dispatch as appropriate
Maintain daily reports as required by DOT and Company regulations
May be required to operate front end loader to feed ready mix plant and move material as needed
Assist in maintenance and upkeep of yard, plant and office
Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements
Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift up to 45 pounds.
Will work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc)
Employee must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language

Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $22.79 - $29.12. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data. JD Disclaimer Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Info

Job Identification 374
Job Category Shipping Products
Degree Level High School Graduate
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 7480 Ready Mix Dr, West Point, VA, 23181, US (On-site)