CDL Truck Driver Ready-Mix - Union
About The Position
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. The company fosters a dynamic culture that encourages career development, rewards excellence, and values diversity, with all team members adhering to the 'Vulcan Way' of doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time. This role involves the delivery of ready-mix concrete products, requiring close collaboration with dispatch, maintenance, and plant management to ensure excellent customer service. Key responsibilities also include vehicle maintenance and various operational tasks within the plant and yard.
Requirements
- Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles
- Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in the performance of duties
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises
- Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language
- Perform physical activities such as climbing a ladder to inspect loads of ready mix concrete, hanging mixer chutes, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Must have a clean and safe driving record
- Must possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A or B) and have a valid DOT physical or the ability to get one
- Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and servicing ready-mix trucks is preferred
- Experience with Department of Transportation rules and regulations is preferred
Responsibilities
- Delivery of Ready Mix Concrete Products
- Work closely with dispatch, maintenance, and plant management to facilitate the flow of information required to provide good customer service
- Receive delivery ticket and follow instructions as directed
- Position truck under the batch plant to be loaded by the Batch Plant Operator/Plant Manager
- Operate truck to receive a load and evaluate slumps
- Maneuver truck on job site including attaching chutes to discharge material
- Complete all forms, reports, tickets, and required paperwork
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; document and report vehicle condition at beginning and end of each shift
- Check all vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids if necessary
- Clean the outside of the vehicle and chutes to ensure the absence of concrete build-up at the end of each shift
- May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary
- Maintain daily reports as required by DOT and Company regulations
- Prioritize safety throughout the operation in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards
- Operates ready-mix truck in accordance with all federal, state, and Vulcan regulations
- May be required to operate front end loader to feed ready mix plant and move material as needed
- Assist in maintenance and upkeep of yard, plant, and office
Benefits
- Great Company Culture
- Safe work environment (industry leader in health and safety standards)
- Meaningful Work (aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing)
- Training and Development programs
- Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
