CDL Driver Ready Mix Truck

Vulcan Materials Company • Springfield, VA

1d • $25 - $34

About The Position

The CDL Driver transports ready mix concrete from batch plants to customer jobsites, unloads it according to customer specifications, and provides customer service throughout delivery. The driver maintains the concrete’s slump (water content), inspects and services the concrete mixer truck, and keeps it clean. The role also includes required reporting, compliance with company and DOT requirements, and occasional assistance with plant, yard, office, or vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively as a team player, follow safety protocols, solve work-related problems, and demonstrate a reliable and responsible work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience driving ready mix concrete trucks.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Dispatcher or Plant Manager using the truck’s two-way radio or a direct-line telephone in the yard.
• Position the truck under the batch plant for loading by the Batch Plant Operator or Plant Manager.
• Receive and follow the written or printed delivery ticket and its instructions.
• Fill the truck’s water tank, verify the load’s slump, and adjust it as necessary.
• Drive the loaded truck safely to the delivery destination and inspect the jobsite upon arrival.
• Coordinate with customers to obtain adequate vehicle access and unload material.
• Rinse the chutes and rear of the truck to remove excess concrete.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, reporting vehicle condition at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Check vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids as necessary.
• Clean the outside of the vehicle during each shift to prevent concrete buildup.
• Assist mechanics with vehicle repairs and change tires as necessary.
• Make customer-requested product changes on site and relay information to the Plant Manager and/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 when required.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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