Job Description
Position Summary: Primary responsibility is to drive concrete mixer to job sites and safely deliver the load. This takes place in a variety of settings and conditions including uneven ground, and may require lifting and attaching extension chutes weighing 35-50 pounds. A Ready-mix Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ready-mix truck used for delivery of products connected to the Companys ready-mix concrete operation.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Safely drive truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads • Check loads to ensure product is being hauled in an appropriate and safe manner to adjust to desired level • Estimate slump of concrete • Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site • Strive to meet customer expectations • Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies • Maintain radio contact with supervisor/dispatch to receive and transmit delivery instructions • Assist other company employees as needed • Complete pre and post trip inspections on truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, fuel, oil, and water • May perform minor roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs. • Maintain good working knowledge of the traffic routes of the city • Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management • Adhere to all company, DOT, and OSHA rules and regulations at all times • Meet or exceed company safety standards • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: • Must possess a valid Texas issued commercial drivers license (CDL A or B) • Be at least 18 years of age • MVR must be cleared - No DUIs or DWIs in the last 5 years, No refusals or positive drug screen results in the last 5 years. No more than 2 moving violations in the previous 3 years • Must be registered with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register
Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands:
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree • Exerting 50 - 100 pounds of force occasionally • Exerting 25 - 50 pounds of force frequently • Exerting 10 - 20 pounds of force continually • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/customers as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment • Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls • Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen • Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors • Must wear protective equipment while on the job