Driver - Mixer Truck - Omaha, NE

Ready Mixed Concrete Co., A CRH Company, has been the premiere concrete supplier in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area since 1929. With state-of-the-art production and delivery, Ready Mixed supplies all types of projects from highly technical commercial construction and high-volume paving to residential projects.

About the role

The Ready-Mix Driver will transport freshly mixed concrete from the plant to the job site safely, make normal operating adjustments to equipment and material, and perform related duties.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Department of Transportation requirements including licensing, vehicle inspection, and hours of service.
• Operate truck safely on public highways, roads, yard areas, and job sites to deliver materials.
• Inspect the truck at the start of each workday, completing the Driver Check-off Sheet to confirm all systems function properly.
• Maneuver the truck to deliver concrete to the point of delivery; back truck under batching plant or hopper to receive concrete.
• Climb the 10-12 ft ladder on the mixer truck to inspect load consistency, amount, and drum cleanliness.
• Adjust trailer axle pressure based on load weight.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, including city street maps and directions; complete necessary paperwork.
• Assemble concrete chutes weighing 30-50 pounds each.
• Operate hand and foot controls; follow hand signals.
• Maintain truck cleanliness, including basic maintenance, spraying, and cleaning after loads to prevent concrete buildup.
• Meet all eligibility requirements for driving a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Department of Transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in ready-mix trucks or related industry preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must possess and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a valid DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to work in stressful environments and communicate professionally.
• Demonstrated hands-on, collaborative approach; ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Ability to read plant site maps, city street maps, and GPS-based equipment information.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mixer truck gauges.
• Ability to utilize a tablet for load status, timekeeping, training, and other tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to take guidance and direction from a supervisor.
• Regular and consistent attendance; willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate via email, telephone, and in person.
• Regularly able to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Ability to make precise, coordinated movements of fingers to grasp or manipulate switches and controls.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, inclined walkways, and access elevated platforms.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, seasonal temperature variations, and vibration.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Inclusive culture with opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure, allowing you to work in a small company environment while offering career opportunities within a large international organization.