Mixer Truck Driver

The Gerken Companies • Pettisville, OH

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About The Position

The Mixer Truck Driver safely operates a specialized hauling vehicle designed to manufacture, deliver, and unload ready-mixed concrete and related materials to varying locations within Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The mixer truck driver receives direction and work assignments from the designated dispatcher/plant manager. Deliveries are made to job sites (frequently off-highway) with difficult and congested delivery unloading points. Work hours vary daily according to customer demand for products and services. Night and weekend work assignments are often required.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio-issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as required for the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of local roads, streets, and highways for efficient deliveries.
• Understand the principles of quality concrete and concrete construction practices.
• Uses personal protective and safety equipment as directed.
• Maintains a violation-free motor vehicle driving record.
• Operates a concrete mixer in varying job site conditions in a safe and productive manner.
• Maintains professional relationships with customers, managers, and office personnel.
• Is accountable for money collected for goods and services and immediately returns it to the Company.
• Alerts the customer and Company to unsafe conditions on the job site.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and experience in minor repair and maintenance of heavy-duty trucks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents M&R Ready-Mix, Inc. and The Gerken Companies to a variety of customers in a safe and positive manner that will assist in achieving the goals of the Company.
• Responds courteously and conscientiously while exceeding high customer expectations for quality and customer service.
• Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and work-ready condition, including minor maintenance and repairs.
• Reports for work as scheduled.
• Becomes knowledgeable in the quality and safe application of the concrete products produced and delivered.
• Complies with all OSHA and USDOT/FMCSA safe-operating practices.
• Follows directions.
• Works safely and efficiently.
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned, including truck or plant maintenance, truck and mixer-drum cleaning, mowing and weed control at the plant site, etc.
• Complies with all Company policies, including those restricting the use of hand-held mobile telephones.
• Sets a high standard as a delivery professional that others will aspire to achieve.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Company-paid/discounted YMCA membership
• Traditional and Roth 401k Plan
• DOT Physical Reimbursement
• A supportive and growth-oriented work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Stability and rewarding livelihood for you and your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees