Centex Materials Ready Mix Truck Driver - South Austin Plant

Concrete Mixer Truck Driver

***$5,000 BONUS*** Must meet requirements for bonus. Competitive Pay - $23.00 - $30.00 per hour Centex Materials LLC is hiring professional Concrete Mixer Truck Drivers. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefit package, the opportunity to work locally and be home at the end of every day. Ready-mix drivers will be responsible for loading, transporting and unloading ready mix concrete from our ready-mix production plant to end user placement site.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / FUNCTIONS

Performs daily pre-trip and post trip of the vehicle, adhering to the safety inspection regulations according to company guidelines.

Maintains truck maintenance, check fluid levels and fuel as needed or required.

Reports any vehicle mechanical problems on a timely basis to ensure prompt attention from fleet maintenance.

Positions mixer truck under batch plant to be loaded to ensure minimal material waste.

Follows written and oral instructions from dispatch or plant manager to ensure the quality of the concrete loaded into mixer drum is within customer specifications.

Determines the most direct route to customer job site giving consideration to safety, traffic and state DOT regulation.

Wears personal protective equipment as required or needed.

Drives/Operates mixer truck to deliver and unload concrete safely at customer job site.

Inspects customer job site to ensure truck can be operated safely and delivery can be made safely and efficiently.

Communicates pleasantly and professionally with customers.

Attaches extension chutes as needed to ensure efficient unloading.

Removes excess concrete from truck exterior surfaces (including chutes) with water at a site specified by the customer and according to applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Discards excess concrete from mixer drum according to company practices and guidelines and within local, state and federal environmental regulations.

Ensures mixer drum is properly maintained and kept free of concrete build-up on the interior.

Maintains communications with dispatch or batch plant through accurate/timely use of Encoder system and two- way radio.

Keeps the interior and exterior of the truck clean and free of clutter to include removing road film and excess concrete from exterior surfaces.

Completes required paperwork timely and accurately.

Follows established company policies and guidelines for safety, quality and service.

Maintains neat and professional personal appearance.

Works from other plants as needed.

Performs other duties as required by plant manager or other management employees.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum age of 21 years old required.

Current, valid driver's license.

Current, valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Prefer at least one year of experience driving heavy equipment especially in construction or construction-related positions.

Satisfactory driving and criminal record.

General knowledge of the local area is preferred.

Demonstrated proficiency with simple math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (especially percentages) as well as measurements.

Demonstrated ability to follow instructions (oral and written) and to work independently.

Prefer stable work record to include no more than 3 jobs in the past 5 years.

Must be able to speak, understand, read and write English.

EQUIPMENT USED

Concrete mixer truck

Water hose

Push broom

Encoder

Air Hammer

Various hand tools (hammer, shovel, scraper, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical requirements.

Occasional/frequent periods of sitting while operating the mixer truck.

Occasional/frequent use of feet to operate clutch/transmission.

Occasional/frequent lifting of up to 100 lbs.

Occasional/frequent carrying of up to 50 lbs.

Occasional/frequent climbing of steps to enter truck and steel ladder to reach the top of the mixer drum.

Occasional/frequent reaching, grabbing, pushing and pulling.

Occasional/frequent stooping, squatting, bending and kneeling.

Occasional pushing and pulling.

Occasional/frequent twisting.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED WHERE REQUIRED OR REQUESTED)

Majority of work is performed outdoors.

Exposure to elements of weather to include extremes in heat, humidity, cold, dust and moisture for extended periods.

Occasionally/frequently exposed to rough, muddy and icy surface conditions.

Intermittent exposure to high noise levels and truck vibration.

Frequent exposure to cement, concrete, admixtures, dust, diesel fuel, and other substances that may cause burns, be toxic or explosive if handled incorrectly.

Frequently exposed to water and wet conditions.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401 K with Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

CDL Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Med Examiner's Cert

CDL Class B

Preferred

CDL Class A

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