SIMON | Ready Mix Driver

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Promote, practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Maneuver the truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement, and water and starts mixer
• Slump loads to specifications/requirements
• Drive the truck to location for unloading and ensures conditions at job site are safe
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Assemble chutes and attaches to truck; operates controls on truck to release concrete down truck chute into wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured with concrete
• Perform daily a pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and truck to assure a safe vehicle; documents any maintenance that may be required
• Clean the truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening on mixer and on truck
• May operate other equipment such as loaders, skid steers, fork lifts, and dump trucks
• Assist with the form/pour/strip of precast products
• Spray surfaces of truck with protective/cleaning compound to prevent adhering of concrete
• Assist work crews as required; assists with maintenance of plant and equipment
• Maintain necessary documentation, timecards and other required paperwork

Qualifications

• Class B CDL with Air Brakes and clean driving history
• Basic industrial truck maintenance experience preferred, but not required
• Prior experience working with concrete production, construction, and/or related field preferred
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record and compliance with applicable FMCSA CDL driver requirements
• Ability to work with multiple types of individuals and interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Ability to read and write, and understand basic documents

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required.
• Regularly required to work from a seated position driving a commercial vehicle for long periods to safely operate and control the vehicle during transport duties.
• Regularly required to climb in and out of vehicles and/or equipment to access the operator’s area and perform essential job tasks.
• Regularly required to use hands for tasks such as feeling, handling, and manipulating objects, including vehicle components, securing hoses, chains, and couplings; as well as writing and operating a keyboard or mobile device.
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) to exchange essential information, receive instructions, and ensure safe and effective work coordination.
• Frequent exposure to fuel, oil, and other chemicals to complete tasks involving vehicle operation, inspection, and maintenance processes.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds to handle materials, tools, and equipment essential job functions with or without assistance.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to access work areas and complete required tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required.

Compensation And Benefits

• Compensation*: $25 - $28/hour DOE
• Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.
• Benefits: All full-time hourly employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance.
• Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.