CDL Driver Ready Mix Truck
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 proper slump (water content) of the concrete and inspects, services, and cleans the concrete mixer truck. The position also includes completing required reports, communicating with dispatch and plant personnel, and supporting the upkeep and operation of the yard and plant as needed. The work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to varying or extreme weather conditions. The employee must be able to work required overtime and a flexible schedule and meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 45 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma/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 and/or extreme weather conditions, including heat, wet, and cold.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience driving ready mix concrete trucks is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transport ready mix concrete products from batch plants to customer jobsites and unload them according to customer specifications.
- 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 instructions on the written or printed delivery ticket.
- Fill the truck’s water tank, verify the load’s slump, and make adjustments as necessary.
- Drive safely to the delivery destination and inspect the jobsite upon arrival.
- Work with customers to obtain adequate vehicle access and unload material.
- Rinse the chutes and rear of the truck and clean the vehicle during each shift to prevent concrete buildup.
- Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, and report the vehicle’s condition at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Check vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids if needed.
- Assist mechanics with vehicle repairs and change tires as necessary.
- Make 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
