Ready Mix Driver

Croell, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability and

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off, Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

$1500 Sign‑On Bonus

Safety Incentive

Job summary

Croell, Inc. in Eastland, TX seeks a Ready Mix Driver to deliver concrete to customers, perform inspections, and maintain quality and safety on site. This full-time role offers night-to-night home time and opportunities for training and growth.

You will operate a ready mix truck, verify loads, and cooperate with dispatch for efficient routes while maintaining strong customer relations and ensuring proper timekeeping and reporting.

Qualifications

• Consent to pre-employment work screen, MVR check and drug test.
• Class A or B CDL and current Medical DOT card.
• Excellent communication skills, dependability and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate ready mix truck following DOT regulations and dispatcher directions.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Verify loads, inspect mix design, and adjust for proper slump.
• Complete wash downs, drum rinses and drum chipping as directed.
• Provide courteous customer service and collect payments as needed.
• Maintain vehicles and shop area clean and organized, follow paperwork processes.
• Cross-train in dispatching and related tasks; adapt to non-exhaustive duties.

Skills

DOT regulations compliance

Communication skills

Dependability

Team player

Instruction following

Education

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

DOT medical card

Tools

Tablet/phone for paperwork

Job description

Eastland, TX

$26.00 - $30.00/hr

Full-time with overtime

Overview

A ready mix driver is not your typical driving position. Experience short‑haul delivery, be home every night, and be an integral part of exciting projects building roads, bridges, houses, commercial buildings, and everything in between. Experience diversity, hauling to different contractors and projects every day. Take ownership of your role by checking for concrete quality, maintaining courteous customer relations, and working with a team that feels like family. If this sounds like an ideal career but you lack ready mix experience or a CDL, don’t let that deter you from applying. We have many training programs and opportunities for the right candidates.

For more information regarding this position, contact Conner Croell at 641-229-6686.

Benefits/Incentives

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign‑On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Responsibilities

• Safely operate ready mix truck by complying with DOT regulations to deliver concrete to customers, using the most efficient route as directed by the Dispatcher or Plant Manager.
• Complete pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on vehicles to ensure that all DOT standards are met, such as air brakes, oil, water, tire inflation, proper lighting, permits, safety kit, logbook updated, etc. Record and ensure the supervisor is aware of any maintenance issues that would inhibit work production or create safety concerns.
• Understand the differences between different mix designs and be able to visually inspect the mix for proper materials, verify the load size to the ticket, check for the proper slump, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Complete wash down at job site according to location the customer directs. Complete drum rinse upon returning to plant and perform required drum chipping.
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating professionally and courteously with customers to complete delivery and collect payment.
• Maintain vehicles, plant, and shop to promote a clean, organized, and safe workplace including performing regular maintenance on ready mix trucks and other equipment.
• Complete all required paperwork with the use of tablets or cell phones to ensure proper accounting and timekeeping practices are executed (pre‑trip inspections, time reporting, truck reports, trip tickets, etc.).
• Team player mentality and eagerness to cross‑train on topics such as dispatching, batching, mechanics, etc.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non‑exhaustive.

Requirements

• Consent to authorization of a pre‑employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Class A or B CDL and current Medical DOT card.
• Personal protective equipment is required.
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal forms.
• Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.
• A positive attitude is critical to ensure productive working relationships with co‑workers and management.
• Continuous exposure to weather elements including heat, cold, noise, dusty conditions, and working outdoors.
• Overnight travel is not standard but may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders.
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending.
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing.
• Operate hand and foot controls.
• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching.
• Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds.
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling.