Tucker Driver

PDM•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Tucker Driver delivers concrete to production beds using a Tucker. This position reports to the Facilities Supervisor and supports safe, productive, high-quality plant operations. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment, assisting other yard areas when pouring is not scheduled, and working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. The position upholds PDM’s core values of relationship building, accountability, urgency, innovation, and creating return on efforts, as well as its pillars of safety, quality, happiness, and performance.

Requirements

Ability to become certified on various forms of equipment within 90 days of employment.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder, and work long hours.
Ability to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
Ability to read and understand general business documents and safety guidelines.
High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of similar work experience operating heavy equipment in a construction, plant, or field environment.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
Support PDM’s objectives of being a low-cost producer and high-quality provider.
Increase productivity and lower material costs while maintaining expected quality and communicating with superiors.
Help transform the shop-floor culture toward continuous improvement and accountability.
Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
Operate and control equipment with a large auger, detachable funnel, and heavy-duty turntable.
Inspect and maintain equipment according to policies and procedures so it is ready for daily pouring, under the direction of the Plant Manager or Production Supervisor.
Maintain proper housekeeping and keep tools and equipment clean and properly maintained.
Support other areas of the yard during non-pouring schedules.
Maintain a safe driving record.
Become certified on various types of equipment.
Complete and maintain required safety training, certifications, and documentation.
Uphold and support organizational goals, values, and safety guidelines.