Ready Mix Driver

CalPortland; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Ready-Mix Driver to safely transport concrete from the batch plant to job sites while performing routine equipment adjustments and maintaining a positive, customer-focused attitude.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to regulations, and reliability in delivering materials to diverse projects. A clean driving record, CDL A/B with airbrakes and tank endorsement, and a current DOT medical certificate are required, with flexibility for scheduling and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Commercial Class A or B CDL with airbrakes and tank endorsement.
• Safe driving record with limited violations in recent years.
• DOT Medical Certificate required.
• Ability to read a map and understand verbal and GPS driving directions.
• Familiarity with slump measurements.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Physical ability to climb, stoop, bend, squat, and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Deliver ready-mix concrete to various job sites.
• Operate a multi-axle mixer truck safely and in compliance with traffic laws.
• Clean and wash vehicle to remove concrete buildup from exterior parts.
• Report incidents/injuries to management promptly and attend safety meetings.

Skills

CDL A/B

Airbrakes endorsement

DOT Medical Card

GPS/Map reading

Safety minded

Flexible hours

Urban driving experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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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.

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 - 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 a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.