Ready Mix Driver

GCC • Sheldon, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GCC is seeking a Ready Mix Driver to operate a truck equipped with a concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites. This role involves pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck according to D.O.T. regulations, ensuring all fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, and controls are in good working order. The driver will fill the water tank, use maps and experience to navigate to job sites efficiently, and safely maneuver the truck in various ground conditions. Responsibilities include adding ingredients like fibers, admixtures, cement, or colors, placing and washing chutes, and maintaining the cleanliness of the truck. Communication with dispatch via two-way radio and performing daily call-outs for start times are also key duties. The driver will also perform other assigned duties by supervisors.

Requirements

• Class A or B CDL Required
• High school diploma (minimum); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass Federal Department of Transportation drug screen and physical.
• Maintain driving record in accordance with Federal and State Motor Carrier regulations.
• Ability to handle cash and make change.
• Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• Maintain Department of Transportation Health cond.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck equipped with a concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of ready-mix truck pursuant to D.O.T. regulations, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, and other driver-operated controls.
• Fills water tank before each delivery.
• Uses map book and experience to take the most direct route to job site to ensure on-time delivery.
• Safely drives truck to jobsite and arrives with the desired slump within customer or job specifications.
• Safely maneuvers truck in often very unstable ground conditions and observes customers’ equipment and conditions upon arrival at jobsite.
• Adds necessary ingredients such as fibers, chemical admixtures, cement, or integral colors at plant or job site, as well as other products, pursuant to customer needs.
• Places chutes from fender or hanging rack onto the main chute at the rear of truck for discharge, and washes chutes upon completion of discharge.
• Washes truck with a hose and brush, including the use of acidic solution when necessary, upon completion of each shift.
• Communicates with dispatch through the use of two-way radio and the use of a truck status signaling system.
• Calls out each day for start time.
• Performs a post-trip inspection of the truck pursuant to DOT regulations.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor/management.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability insurance plans
• 401K
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees