Driver Ready Mix

CEMEX; Hallway (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CEMEX in Opelika, AL is seeking a responsible Ready-Mix Driver to safely operate concrete mixer and deliver loads to job sites. You will handle lifting up to 50 pounds and navigate various sites while maintaining professional image and customer service.

The role requires a valid CDL, English proficiency, and adherence to safety regulations. You will coordinate with dispatch to ensure timely deliveries in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols in construction and transportation.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow supervisor instructions.
• Basic knowledge of truck upkeep and maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Delivery & Timing: Ensure the safe and timely delivery of concrete loads to job sites.
• Discharge Management: Adapt discharge methods to various site settings and conditions.
• Extension Chute Handling: Attach and manage extension chutes as necessary for precise concrete pouring.
• Truck Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical soundness of the ready‑mix truck.
• Customer Service: Provide outstanding service, maintaining a professional image for the company.
• Team Coordination: Work closely with dispatch and other team members for efficient operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Basic truck maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title: Driver Ready Mix

Location: Opelika, AL, 36801

Job Summary

We’re looking for a responsible and skilled Ready-Mix Driver to join our team. The Ready-Mix Truck Driver’s primary responsibility is to safely operate the concrete mixer, delivering loads to commercial and residential work sites. This role requires navigating a range of conditions, including uneven terrain, and may involve handling and attaching extension chutes weighing between thirty to fifty pounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Delivery & Timing: Ensure the safe and timely delivery of concrete loads to job sites.
• Discharge Management: Adapt discharge methods to various site settings and conditions.
• Extension Chute Handling: Attach and manage extension chutes as necessary for precise concrete pouring.
• Truck Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical soundness of the ready‑mix truck.
• Customer Service: Provide outstanding service, maintaining a professional image for the company.
• Team Coordination: Work closely with dispatch and other team members for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Educational and Licensing Requirements: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A or B). High School diploma preferred. Driver must qualify as not prohibited in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Skills: Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking). Acceptable CSA and MVR record; no DUI/DWI in the last 5 years and no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years. Strong understanding of safety protocols related to the construction and transportation industry. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and guidance from supervisors. Knowledge of traffic routes and basic maintenance skills for truck upkeep (desirable).

Working Conditions

• Safety First: Wearing protective equipment and adhering to safety protocols is a must.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in diverse environments, including exposure to varying conditions such as outdoor industrial operations settings.
• Physical Requirements: Expect frequent walking, sitting, lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing, pulling, and climbing as part of your daily routine.

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.

CEMEX es una institucion EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accion afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacion sexual, infomacion genetica, identidad de genero, o expresion de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.