Ready Mix Driver

Ready-Mix Driver

As a valued member of our team, the Ready-Mix Driver is responsible for driving a truck equipped with a concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites. The role requires the driver to operate the truck in a safe and efficient manner, following and adhering to all applicable Federal & State laws.

Essential Functions:

• Drive truck safely and timely to location for unloading.
• Drive truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement, and water and starts mixer.
• Move levers on truck to release concrete down truck chute into wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured with concrete.
• Perform all duties assigned by management in a timely manner.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck and reports repairs to personnel.
• Assemble, disassemble, lift, and carry chutes.
• Clean truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.
• Maintain a clean vehicle, always cleaning it while on duty (spray surfaces of truck with water and protective compounds for cleaning purposes), on company time.
• Monitor trucks and other company equipment to ensure appearance, safety, and proper maintenance levels.
• Maintain accurate work and driving records of daily activities.
• Maintain a high level of customer service through courteous and effective communication with dispatchers, plant management, other drivers, contractors, and customers.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Assist in yard functions, lifting materials and operating yard equipment.
• Attend safety and other training meetings as required.

Core Competencies:

• Able to communicate effectively with other staff.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work may vary at plant or other location. Not eligible for remote work. Must be available 6 days a week and to work overtime as job duties demand.

Travel Required: Yes

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Commercial Driver License (Group A or B) and comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
• Must have Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement and a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous chemicals, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock and elevated noise levels. Employees must wear the required personal protective equipment; up to and including safety vest, hard hat, eye protection, gloves, and safety glasses. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear. The employee regularly assembles, disassembles, lifts, and carries chutes that can weigh up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Individual must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

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