CDL Driver Ready Mix Truck

Vulcan Materials Company • Newport News, VA

74d • $23 - $29

About The Position

The CDL Driver transports ready mix concrete from batch plants to customer jobsites and unloads it according to customer specifications. The driver maintains the proper slump (water content) of each load and inspects, services, and cleans the concrete mixer truck. The role also includes communicating with dispatch and plant personnel, completing required delivery and vehicle reports, and supporting plant and yard operations as needed. The position requires working outdoors in varying or extreme weather and being available for required overtime and a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.
• Sufficient education to understand oral and written technical instructions relating to products and vehicles.
• Excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations.
• Ability to speak and read English and have a working knowledge of the language.
• Ability to work required overtime and a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying or extreme weather conditions, including heat, wet, and cold conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience driving ready mix concrete trucks preferred.
• High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport ready mix concrete products safely and efficiently from batch plants to customer jobsites.
• Communicate with the Dispatcher or Plant Manager to receive instructions by two-way radio or direct-line telephone.
• Position the truck under the batch plant for loading and follow the delivery ticket instructions.
• Fill the truck’s water tank, verify the load’s slump, and adjust it as necessary.
• Safely drive the loaded truck to the delivery destination and inspect the jobsite upon arrival.
• Coordinate with customers to obtain adequate vehicle access and unload material according to their specifications.
• Rinse chutes and the rear of the truck to remove excess concrete.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, and report vehicle condition at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Check vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids as needed.
• Clean the vehicle throughout each shift to prevent concrete buildup.
• Assist mechanics with vehicle repairs and change tires as necessary.
• Complete customer-requested product changes on-site and relay information to the plant manager or dispatch.
• Maintain daily reports required by DOT and company regulations.
• Operate a front-end loader to feed the ready mix plant and move material as needed.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the yard, plant, and office.
• Comply with company safety, health, environmental, and other policies, procedures, and requirements.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• $1,500 employee referral bonus.
• Hourly pay range of $22.79–$29.12; the range does not include discretionary bonus or equity package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED