Drivers

Platte River Concrete Co.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Platte River Concrete Co. seeks a reliable Concrete Truck Driver to safely transport ready-mix and related materials to customer sites. You will support on-time deliveries, maintain vehicles, and provide quality service while adhering to DOT safety requirements.

Local routes typically allow home daily, with occasional overtime. The role demands practical driving experience, ability to lift and maneuver loads, and excellent communication with dispatch and customers.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with active status.
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate on file.
• At least six months of CDL driving experience.
• Safe driving record and compliance with DOT rules.
• Ability to perform outdoor work and physical deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Ready-Mix trucks and other assigned vehicles.
• Deliver concrete and related products to sites on schedule.
• Communicate with dispatch, plant personnel and customers.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Complete delivery tickets and logs accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, professional appearance of vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings and trainings.
• Provide courteous customer service at all times.

Skills

CDL

DOT Certificate

Delivery experience

Job description

Description

The Concrete Truck Driver safely transports ready-mix concrete and related materials to customer and construction sites while representing Platte River Concrete Co. with professionalism and care. This position supports reliable, timely deliveries, maintains assigned equipment, and provides quality service while complying with company and DOT safety requirements.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Safely operate ready-mix trucks and other commercial vehicles as assigned.
• Deliver concrete and related products to customer and construction sites accurately and on schedule.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, plant personnel, supervisors, customers, and jobsite contacts.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly report equipment or safety concerns.
• Safely load, transport, and discharge concrete and related materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and professional appearance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Complete delivery tickets, inspection reports, logs, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.
• Participate in required safety meetings, training, and continuing-education programs.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• At least six months of CDL driving experience.
• Safe driving record and ability to comply with DOT and company requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors, enter and exit trucks, climb ladders, and perform the physical tasks associated with deliveries.
• Satisfactory completion of applicable background review, Motor Vehicle Report review, DOT-required drug and alcohol testing, and other lawful job-related screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ready-mix concrete, mixer-truck, or construction-industry experience.

Core Competencies

• Safety awareness and defensive driving
• Reliability, attendance, and punctuality
• Customer service and professionalism
• Communication and teamwork
• Documentation accuracy and equipment care

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Frequently enter and exit trucks, climb ladders, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and perform other delivery-related movements.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment associated with the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions.

Work Environment

This position primarily works in commercial vehicles, concrete plants, customer locations, and active construction sites. Local routes generally allow drivers to return home daily. Work may involve weather, dust, noise, traffic, uneven terrain, moving equipment, overtime, and rotating half-day Saturdays during peak season.

Safety Responsibilities

Employees must follow all company and DOT safety requirements, complete required vehicle inspections, wear required PPE, immediately report accidents, incidents, hazards, and equipment concerns, and participate in required safety meetings and training.