CDL Driver Ready Mix Truck

Vulcan Materials Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a full-time Ready-Mix Concrete Delivery Driver in the Norfolk, VA area. The role involves transporting concrete from batch plants to customer jobsites, unloading per specifications, and maintaining appropriate slump and water content.

You will inspect, service, and clean the mixer truck while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with Dispatchers, loading at batch plants, handling delivery tickets, maintaining vehicle

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work cooperatively with dispatchers, plant managers, and customers.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures to prevent incidents.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve on-site issues efficiently.
• Reliable and professional approach to tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ready mix concrete products to customer jobsites.
• Communicate delivery instructions with Dispatcher/Plant Manager by radio and phone.
• Position truck under batch plant for loading and verify load details.
• Record delivery tickets and follow written instructions.
• Fill water tank and adjust slump to meet specifications.
• Drive safely to destination and inspect jobsite after arrival.
• Assist customers with site access and unloading of materials.
• Rinse chutes and rear of truck to remove concrete residue.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report conditions.
• Check fluid levels daily and maintain exterior cleanliness of vehicle.
• Assist mechanics with basic maintenance and tire changes as needed.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Work Ethic

Job description

Job Summary

Provide exemplary customer service by safely and efficiently transporting ready mix concrete products from batch plants to customer jobsites and unloading per customer specifications. Maintain proper slump (water content) of ready mix concrete. Inspect, service, and clean concrete mixer truck.

Essential Functions

• Delivery of Ready Mix Concrete Products
• Communicate with Dispatcher/Plant Manager to receive instructions via 2-way radio in truck and direct-line telephone in yard
• Position truck under batch plant to be loaded by Batch Plant Operator/Plant Manager
• Receive written or printed delivery ticket and follow instructions as directed
• Fill truck's water tank and verify accurate slump of load, make adjustments as necessary
• Safely drive loaded truck to destination on delivery ticket and inspect jobsite upon arrival
• Work with customers to obtain adequate vehicle access and unload material
• Rinse chutes and rear of truck to ensure absence of excess concrete
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle safety inspection; document and report vehicle condition at beginning and end of each shift
• Check all vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids if necessary
• Clean outside of vehicle to ensure absence of concrete build-up throughout each shift
• May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary

Critical Competencies

• Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.
• Team Player: Actively contributes to the success of a team by working collaboratively with others, sharing responsibilities, and supporting team goals. Possess the ability to effectively communicate, listen, work harmoniously with others to achieve common objectives. Willing to help others with the ability to create a cohesive and productive work environment.
• Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands‑on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
• Work Ethic- Demonstrates commitment and dedication toward completing tasks with high standards of quality, responsibility, and diligence; demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.