Ready Mix Driver

CalPortland; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Ready-Mix Driver in the Los Angeles area. The role involves transporting freshly mixed concrete from the batch plant to job sites with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, operating a multi-axle mixer truck, and maintaining equipment to company and DOT standards. A strong work ethic and positive attitude are essential, along with the ability to meet fluctuating schedules and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have current Commercial Class A or B driver’s license with airbrakes and tank endorsement.
• Safe driving record with DMV H-6 printout; limited violations in past 24–36 months.
• Must have a DOT Medical Certificate.
• Ability to read a map and follow GPS routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ready-mix concrete to various job sites.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Operate a multi-axle mixer truck safely and legally.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report incidents promptly.
• Possess flexibility to meet customer demands, including overtime, weekends, and nights.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Reading maps

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Ready-Mix Driver will be responsible for all duties of the position, including the transporting of freshly mixed concrete from the batch plant to the job site in a safe manner. This individual will be responsible for making normal operating adjustments to the equipment and material being hauled. We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and great customer service skills.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$31.30/hr

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections
• Deliver ready-mix concrete to various job sites
• Operate a multi-axle mixer truck safely, obeying all traffic laws
• Clean and wash vehicle to include the removal of concrete buildup on all exterior parts of the mixer
• Must be willing to work according to customer demands
• Operate a radio to communicate with company personnel
• Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, state, and federal regulations
• Responsible for reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must have currentCommercial Class A or B driver’s license with airbrakes and tank endorsement
• Safe driving record (will have to provide DMV H-6 printout) - no serious moving violations within the past 36 months; no more than two moving violations within the past 24 months
• Must have a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate
• Ability to read a map and understand verbal and GPS driving route instructions
• Must have familiarity with slumps
• Good attendance and punctuality a must
• Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weather
• Must have the physical ability to: climb, stoop, bend, squat, frequently lift extension chutes (up to 60 lbs.), stretch, drive/sit and shift gears
• Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State, and Federal regulations
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with flexible hours, hours vary; overtime work, weekends and nights, may be required

Preferred

• Experience in ready-mix or heavy construction industries
• 2+ years of commercial driving experience

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 on‑going drug and alcohol testing.