Ready Mix Concrete Driver

About the position

The Ready-Mix Concrete Driver position is responsible for the transportation of ready-mix concrete to construction projects and various customers. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of ready-mix concrete trucks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for own personal safety at all times as well as maintaining the highest standard of safety and quality in all aspects of the job.
• Be able to ingress and egress truck by navigating 2 steps with grab bars present.
• Be able to manipulate truck steering wheel (power steering), shifter and other various levers and knobs necessary for operation of truck and associated equipment.
• Operate ready mix concrete truck to deliver to construction sites, as specified, in a safe and efficient manner, obeying applicable laws and following dispatch instruction.
• Maintain communication with dispatcher as necessary regarding deliveries, check delivery tickets for special instructions and complete as required.
• Frequently climb 8-12-foot ladder to ensure proper materials are loaded in a safe manner and obtain proper signatures as required.
• Frequently handle 50-pound mixer chutes safely, and dump slurry as required by established procedures.
• Respond to customer questions and complaints related to basic product knowledge and concrete instruction.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle.
• Maintain operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations.
• Complete written reports of problems or necessary repairs and forward to maintenance personnel.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Safely maintain work area and vehicle in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assure product quality to the best of the driver's ability before leaving plants and in route to jobsites.
• Maintain a clean mixer truck, inside and out, to ensure safety and operational excellence, by washing truck, to clean off excess concrete on the truck, fins or in the hopper throughout the day.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license, Class B or better.
• Must possess a current DOT physical card.
• Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.
• Strict adherence to the Pennsy Supply, Inc. Safety Manual.
• Strict adherence to the Pennsy Supply, Inc. policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as assigned.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous ready-mix concrete experience preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion