CDL Driver

Ernst Concrete; Harrison (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Long-term career opportunities

Home daily

Job summary

Ernst Concrete is seeking a delivery driver to safely transport ready‑mix concrete and related products to construction sites. You will perform daily truck inspections, load and fuel the vehicle, review tickets, and coordinate with dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include verifying concrete slump, assisting with additives, and maintaining accurate records while upholding safety standards and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State Driver’s License, Class A or B.
• Willingness to undergo pre‑employment background check, MVR overview, physical/DOT, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Proficient read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read GPS from company issued tablet.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip DOT inspections of the truck.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and light clean‑up tasks.
• Review delivery tickets for addresses and product requirements; coordinate with dispatcher.
• Add requested ingredients to tickets (fiber, admixtures, etc.).
• Check concrete slump and mix as specified.
• Place chutes from fender to main chute; ensure safety and accuracy.
• Obtain ticket signatures and record all required information.
• Collect COD deliveries and return payments to the company.
• Wash truck after unloading; refuel daily and as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatchers throughout the delivery process.

Skills

Safe driving

English proficiency

GPS/tablet literacy

Communication

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS/tablet

Job description

Description

Company Overview

At Ernst Concrete, our mission is to act in good faith, be on time, have gratitude and be a committed supplier with top‑notch quality ready‑mix concrete, concrete products, and related services. We strive to build loyal, long‑term relationships with our customers and employees through integrity, teamwork, and dedication to excellence. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a company that values its people, we'd love you to join us!

Job Identification

Deliver ready‑mix concrete and other associated products to construction sites within our production areas. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient delivery of ready‑mix concrete.

Description

• Perform daily Department of Transportation pre‑ and post‑trip truck inspection including checking all fluids such as oil and antifreeze
• Perform routine plant maintenance tasks, general cleaning, use small power tools and manual labor hand tools.
• Receive delivery ticket. Review for address and directions as well as any additional products needed for the job. Clarify any concerns with dispatcher
• Add various ingredients such as fiber, admixtures, and other products as directed on delivery ticket
• Check slumps and mix of concrete
• Place chutes from fender to main chute of truck
• Have delivery ticket signed and assure all information required is written down
• Responsible for collecting C.O.D. deliveries in full and return to the Company.
• Wash truck down after unloading into designated area, per contractor or plant location
• Communicate well with dispatchers throughout the delivery process
• Refuel truck as needed and every evening at the end of the shift

Additional Expectations:

• Ability to safely and accurately maneuver trucks in uneven and poor terrain while backing or pulling into job site
• Able to work flexible hours and shifts and be reliable and punctual. The employee must also be willing and able to work long hours up to the maximum hours allowed of services permitted by DOT and state law, including but not limited to, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

• Climb in and out of the truck approximately 50 times per day.
• Lift 80 pounds, including but not limited to lift chutes and other related CMV/job related items.
• Able to regularly climb heights of up 13 feet on a ready‑mix truck, using the truck steps and ladder, work on a truck catwalk at an elevated height, in a ready‑mix truck you must step down into the truck cab.
• Pull down the main chute and attach up to four additional chutes at each job site.
• Each chute weighs approximately 80 pounds and requires 80 pounds of force to lift and secure.
• Release chute straps stored on the truck fender
• May be required to climb ladders and catwalks that may be between 6-110 feet above the ground
• Ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to tolerate, with or without accommodation:
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions
• High noise levels and significant vibrations associated with construction equipment and overall job site activities
• Walking and working of varied rough terrain conditions
• May be exposed to construction related chemicals, this environment can include, but is not limited to, dust and other typical industrial conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid State‑Issued Driver’s License, Class A or B
• Candidates must be willing and able to undergo a pre‑employment background check, MVR overview, physical/DOT. and drug/alcohol testing. Ongoing compliance is required.
• Proficiently read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to understand and read GPS from company issued tablet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, including:
• Management, supervisors, and peers
• People at various social levels
• Demonstrate the ability to perform job functions in accordance with Company policies and management directives, including adherence to personal appearance standards, safety protocols, and P.P.E. requirements, while promptly reporting any unsafe conditions, accidents, or incidents to your direct report.
• Must be able to take orders, instructions and guidance from management and supervisors
• Proficient basic math skills, e.g. addition, subtraction, fractions, and percentages
• Maintain driving record in accordance with Federal and State Motor Carrier regulations and company policy
• Required to have an active phone with texting or email capabilities to ensure reliable communication during work hours (Note: Usage must comply with the Ernst Cell Phone Policy, Federal, & State regulations and may not interfere with safe operation of company vehicles).
• Proven safe driving record
• No unexplained gaps in employment

Why Drive with Us?

At Ernst Concrete, our drivers are more than employees — they are an essential part of the team that keeps our projects, customers, and communities moving. We offer a stable, safety‑focused work environment where hard work is recognized, and employees can build a long‑term career.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical Plan Rates: Weekly costs range from $24–$175 for Wellness rates or $35–$228 for Base rates, depending on your plan selection and Wellness Classification.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Hearing Benefit
• Ancillary Benefits; Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, etc.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match
• Profit‑sharing program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Safety training and protective gear
• Home daily
• Supportive team environment
• Long‑term career opportunities
• Bonus opportunities

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Ready to build something solid with Ernst Concrete?