Ready Mix CDL Driver

Heidelberg Materials; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union health benefits

Vacation & sick leave

Pension

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a responsible CDL driver to operate a ready-mix truck and deliver concrete to customer sites. You will perform required safety inspections and maintain positive customer interactions on every route.

The role emphasizes safety, reliable delivery, and compliant operation under FMCSA rules, with union benefits described. Candidates should be able to adapt to varying schedules and site conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate commercial vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service excellence.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and team members.
• Capability to perform vehicle inspections and identify operational issues.
• Dependable work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing schedules and job site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a ready-mix truck to deliver concrete to customer job sites.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment concerns promptly.
• Deliver quality product while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Operate mixer controls and manage material discharge efficiently and safely.
• Follow all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company procedures to support reliable operations.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Inspection ability

Dependable work ethic

Job description

Safely operate a ready-mix truck to deliver concrete to customer job sites.

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment concerns promptly.

Deliver quality product while maintaining excellent customer service.

Operate mixer controls and manage material discharge efficiently and safely.

Follow all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company procedures to support reliable operations.

What Are We Looking For

Ability to operate commercial vehicles safely and responsibly.

Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service excellence.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and team members.

Capability to perform vehicle inspections and identify operational issues.

Dependable work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing schedules and job site conditions.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

$26.50 to $28.50 per hour.

Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension.

Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.