Ready Mix Driver

APAC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a reliable Ready Mix Truck Driver to operate and deliver concrete safely to commercial and residential sites. You will perform thorough vehicle inspections and ensure accurate load placement.

Responsibilities include driving to locations, unloading concrete, and maintaining cleanliness of the truck. DOT compliance, safety, and collaboration with team are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Perform basic math: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Work well with others in team or one-on-one settings.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical agility testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate ready mix trucks in a safe, professional manner in the plant yard, on roads, and at job sites to deliver products.
• Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspections.
• Verify mix specifications after loading and at the job site.
• Drive and unload concrete to designated areas, ensuring proper placement.
• Clean truck after delivery to prevent concrete hardening in the mixer and on the vehicle.
• Assist with loading and unloading as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Judgment

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Safety

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Innovation

Quality

Common sense

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A/B

DOT Medical Card

Job description

Job ID: 530604

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Operates ready mix trucks in a safe and professional manner in the plant yard, on public highways/roads, and at various job sites to deliver products. Deliveries will be made in both commercial and residential areas.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Maintains equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspections.
• Verify general compliance with mix specifications after loading and at job site.
• Aligns mixer drum under disbursement chute at the plant to receive product into the mixer truck drum.
• Drive ready mix truck to location for unloading.
• Operate ready mix truck to release concrete down truck chute into area to be poured with concrete.
• Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck
• Places and operates chutes to deliver product where directed.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical agilities testing.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or Class B.
• Must possess a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

GRIP - with at least 75 lbs. of force

CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment

HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

CARRYING - awkward parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. for 50 feet or more

HIGH LIFT - of up to 50 lbs. floor to shoulder

AWKWARD LIFT - of up to 35 lbs. shoulder to away from body

FLEXIBILITY- awkward reaches

BALANCE - including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.

VISION- 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions

HEARING - corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by