Ready Mix Driver

CalPortland; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,231,000 - 93,126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Ready-Mix Driver to transport freshly mixed concrete from the batch plant to job sites. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, operate a multi-axle mixer truck safely, and maintain clean equipment while meeting customer needs.

The role requires a valid Commercial CDL with airbrakes and tank endorsements, a current DOT medical certificate, and a willing, flexible schedule including overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Commercial Class A or B license with airbrakes and tank endorsement.
• Safe driving record; DMV H-6 printout; limited violations in past 36 months.
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate.
• Ability to read a map and follow GPS directions.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and work in extreme temperatures.
• Flexible schedule; overtime, weekends and nights may be required.
• Experience in ready-mix or heavy construction preferred.
• 2+ years of commercial driving experience preferred.

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.
• Clean and wash vehicle; remove concrete buildup.
• Work according to customer demands.
• Communicate with company personnel by radio.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
• Report incidents/injuries to management.
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Dependable attendance

Map/GPS navigation

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial CDL

Airbrakes endorsement

Tank endorsement

DOT Medical Certificate

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, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$28.00 to $32.50 HOURLY

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 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. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Location: Oxnard, CA, US, 93033

Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time

Nearest Major Market: Ventura
Nearest Secondary Market: Oxnard