Ready Mix Driver

CalPortland; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Ready-Mix Driver for our San Jose locations (Stockton Ave or Queens Lane). You will transport freshly mixed concrete, perform basic equipment adjustments, and serve customers on site with a safety-first approach.

The role requires a valid Commercial Class A/B license with airbrakes and tank endorsement, a clean DOT medical certificate, and the ability to read maps and follow GPS routes. Union position with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required or equivalent education.
• Commercial Driver's License with airbrakes and tank endorsement required.
• Current DOT Medical Certificate required.
• Ability to read maps and follow GPS driving routes.

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 remove concrete buildup from exterior parts
• Work according to customer demands
• Operate a radio to communicate with company personnel
• Adhere to safety regulations including company policies, state, and federal regulations
• Report all incidents/injuries to management
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Safety conscious

Map reading / GPS navigation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

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. This is for either San Jose locations at Stockton Avenue or Queens Lane.

Benefits

This is a Union position with local 853 with a contractual benefits package.

Compensation

$25/hourly - Probationary pay; $42.78-$53.48/hourly - Post probationary period pay

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 current Commercial 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.