Ready Mix Driver

Job Description

The Ready-Mix Driver will be responsible for all duties of the position, including the transporting of freshly mixed concrete from the batch plant to the job site in a safe manner. This individual will be responsible for making normal operating adjustments to the equipment and material being hauled. We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and great customer service skills.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

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• Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections
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• Deliver ready-mix concrete to various job sites
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• Operate a multi-axle mixer truck safely, obeying all traffic laws
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• Clean and wash vehicle to include the removal of concrete buildup on all exterior parts of the mixer
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• Must be willing to work according to customer demands
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• Operate a radio to communicate with company personnel
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• Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, state, and federal regulations
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• Responsible for reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
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• Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management
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High School Diploma/GED

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• Must have current Commercial Class A or B driver’s license with airbrakes and tank endorsement
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• Safe driving record (will have to provide DMV H-6 printout) - no serious moving violations within the past 36 months; no more than two moving violations within the past 24 months
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• Must have a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate
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• Ability to read a map and understand verbal and GPS driving route instructions
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• Must have familiarity with slumps
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• Good attendance and punctuality a must
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• Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weather
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• Must have the physical ability to: climb, stoop, bend, squat, frequently lift extension chutes (up to 60 lbs.), stretch, drive/sit and shift gears
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• Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State, and Federal regulations
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• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with flexible hours, hours vary; overtime work, weekends and nights, may be required
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Preferred:

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• Experience in ready-mix or heavy construction industries
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• 2+ years of commercial driving experience
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Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.