Ready Mix Concrete Driver

Sunrise Redi Mix; Dorchester (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Redi Mix is seeking a Ready-mix Truck Driver to safely deliver concrete loads to job sites across diverse terrains. You will operate a ready-mix truck in compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards, with occasional lifting and securing chutes.

Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, verifying delivery directions with plant staff, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and meeting customer expectations. Must have a Texas CDL A or B, be at least 21, and a clean MVR.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas CDL A or B.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• MVR: no DUI/DWI in the last 5 years, no more than 2 moving violations in the previous 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads.
• Check loads to ensure product is hauled safely to the desired level.
• Estimate slump of concrete.
• Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site.
• Maintain good customer service and meet customer expectations.
• Keep equipment clean using approved materials and supplies.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on truck equipment and supplies.
• May perform minor roadside repairs such as installing light bulbs.
• Adhere to all company, DOT and OSHA rules and regulations at all times.

Skills

CDL license

21+ years old

DOT regulations knowledge

MVR criteria

Job description

Position Summary: Primary responsibility is to drive concrete mixer to job sites and safely deliver the load. This takes place in a variety of settings and conditions including uneven ground, and may require lifting and attaching extension chutes weighing 35-50 pounds. A Ready-mix Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ready-mix truck used for delivery of products connected to the Company's ready-mix concrete operation.

Duties and 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
• Estimate slump of concrete
• Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site
• Strive to meet customer expectations
• 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
• Maintain good working knowledge of the traffic routes of the city
• Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
• Adhere to all company, DOT and OSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Must be registered with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghousehttp://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a valid Texas issued commercial driver's license (CDL A or B)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• MVR - No DUI's or DWI's in the last 5 years, no more than 2 moving violations in the previous 3 years

Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting 10 – 20 pounds of force continually
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/customers 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
• Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold