Driver Block Truck

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver for Block Trucks to ensure safe and efficient transportation of materials. This role involves navigating various routes, performing inspections, and maintaining communication with dispatch. The ideal candidate will possess a valid CDL Class A and have a strong understanding of driving regulations. Join a company that values safety, customer satisfaction, and offers excellent benefits including health plans and paid time off. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in a stable and supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A required, with no more than 3 moving violations in 7 years.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain communication with dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive truck to and from destinations while adhering to regulations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain truck cleanliness.
• Develop relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A)

Knowledge of DOT driving regulations

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Basic arithmetic skills

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

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Job title: Driver Block Truck

Date: Apr 9, 2025

Location: Punta Gorda, FL, US, 33950

Job Requisition ID: 56281

Company Overview

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 Moffit for safe delivery to customers.

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 to adjust to desired level
• 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 consistent with strategic objectives
• Develop extensive working relationships with customers, both external and internal, in order to maximize opportunities for CEMEX and to ensure customer needs are addressed
• 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.
• Cooperate and promote a team concepts

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, in order to communicate to employees/visitors 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

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 or 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.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.