Ready Mix Truck Driver/Operator

Hooker Creek • Bend, OR

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About The Position

Hooker Creek Companies, LLC, a locally owned Central Oregon construction materials provider, is recruiting a Ready Mix Truck Driver/Operator to deliver concrete to customers. The role involves driving a ready-mix truck and operating its controls to discharge concrete safely, efficiently, and on time. Training specific to the company’s ready-mix trucks is provided, and candidates without mixer-truck experience may be trained.

The driver follows supervisor and dispatch directions, reports mechanical or maintenance problems, maintains and accounts for company-provided equipment, fuels the truck and replenishes fluids as needed, and communicates professionally by radio. The role requires compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements, daily truck inspections and required reports, customer-focused interaction, and the ability to work extended hours, including weekends, as business requires.

Requirements

• At least two years of CDL driving experience.
• Maintain a current CDL and Medical Card.
• Know and comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, highway, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, as business requires.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds.
• Adhere to company and regulatory safety policies.
• Customer-service-oriented attitude and ability to work professionally with customers and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Ready-mix truck driving experience; training may be provided to the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Drive a ready-mix concrete truck and operate controls to discharge concrete safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Follow directions from the supervisor and dispatch.
• Identify and report malfunctions or maintenance problems that may affect safe and efficient operation.
• Lift empty chutes on and off the truck.
• Be responsible for tools, tire chains, tow chains, company radios, and other company-provided items needed for safe and competent operation.
• Use the radio professionally and politely as needed.
• Fuel the truck and add other fluids as needed.
• Follow company and regulatory safety policies and maintain awareness of potential hazards.
• Perform daily truck safety inspections and complete PUC mileage reports and other reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Wear seat belts at all times and wear hearing protection, a safety vest, and a hard hat when required.
• Follow laws and regulations concerning legal vehicle weight.
• Enter and exit the truck using the three-point entrance/exit safety protocol.
• Work with contractors, private customers, and coworkers in a friendly, professional, customer-service-oriented manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed