Ready Mix Driver
CalPortland · Solvang, CA · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$37.67–$39.49/hrFull-time
About the role
The Ready-Mix Driver will transport freshly mixed concrete from the batch plant to the job site safely, make normal operating adjustments to the equipment and material being hauled, and provide excellent customer service.
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, including removal of concrete buildup on all exterior parts of the mixer
- 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
- Report all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
- Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Current Commercial Class A or B driver’s license with airbrakes and tank endorsement
- Safe driving record
- Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate
- Ability to read a map and understand verbal and GPS driving route instructions
- Familiarity with slumps
- Good attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weather
- 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
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and nights
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ready-mix or heavy construction industries
- 2+ years of commercial driving experience
Benefits
All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement program
- Voluntary benefits
Pay
$37.67 - $39.49 per hour.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
- Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing