Block Truck Driver

CEMEX, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a tractor trailer, ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to DOT regulations. The position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain equipment cleanliness. With a strong focus on safety and efficiency, you will contribute to the company's commitment to high-quality service. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a stable career with a company that values its employees and offers excellent benefits, including health plans and retirement options.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A required for driving a tractor trailer.
• Must have good knowledge of local traffic routes.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive truck to and from destinations, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on truck equipment.

Skills

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A)

Knowledge of DOT driving regulations

Customer service skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Tractor trailer combination vehicle

Moffitt

Job description

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years, CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX, we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on!

Job Summary

Responsible for safely driving a tractor trailer combination vehicle in and around the city, state, job sites, and Company property; and for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product. This is in a variety of settings and conditions including uneven ground, and may require intermittent use of a Moffitt for safe delivery to customers. A concrete block truck driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the block truck used for delivery of products connected to the Company’s block operation.

Job 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
• Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site
• Strive to meet customer expectations without exception and achieve highly positive customer satisfaction survey results
• Develop extensive working relationships with customers, both external and internal
• Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness
• 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
• May perform minor roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs.
• Cooperate and promote a team concept

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A)
• Acceptable CSA score
• No more than 3 moving violations in the previous 7 years
• High school preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain good working knowledge of the traffic routes of the city
• Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers
• Perform the four basic arithmetic operations

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors.
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Must pass DOT physical to include drug/alcohol screen
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state and local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.