Ready Mix Driver

GRM - Ready Mix Truck Driver A ready-mix driver is responsible for transporting freshly mixed concrete from a batch plant to construction sitesboth commercial and residentialusing a specialized mixer truck. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and safe delivery of concrete while maintaining high standards in vehicle operation, customer service, and safety. Duties: Maneuver truck into loading position for filling (hopper at plant) and unloading positions at customer job sites. Operate mixer to produce concrete from sand, gravel, cement, and water. Adjust mixture (slump) as requested by customers at job sites. Assemble chutes and operate levers to release concrete per customer request. Clean truck after loading and after each delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck surfaces. Perform pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections and perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or coolant and performing minor repairs. Fill out delivery paperwork, collect payment from customers when required and keep records of daily activities. Monitor truck and company equipment to ensure proper operation and professional appearance. Spray truck surfaces with protective compounds to resist concrete adhesion and for specialized cleaning. Operate equipment, such as truck mixer controls, CB radios, mobile phones, and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with dispatch, supervisors, or other drivers. Follow all applicable state and federal regulations. Assist with various plant operations, such as general carpentry, maintenance and mechanical work as needed. Occasionally operate dump trucks and other plant equipment. Work Environment: Requires working in hot (90F+) and cold (32F-) temperatures. Requires walking on terrain that may be uneven, muddy, and slippery. Exposure to sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable. Exposure to diesel exhaust, dust, and water mist or vapor. Variable lighting conditions, dependent upon available natural light. Up to 70 hours of work a week. Functional Demands Related to Essential Job Functions: Specific functional measurements and observations of usual work situations and equipment are included here. These measurements are not to be presumed as a conclusive list: Maintain DOT Commercial Drivers License medical certification. Lift and carry chutes weighing 52 pounds from hanger on side of truck to mixer discharge chute. Manually open truck hood, requiring up to 75 pounds pushing force at a height of approximately 48 inches. Climb truck ladder up to 9 feet to clean hopper. Balance on railing-enclosed platform, sometimes on one foot, while leaning over hopper to spray water to wash down. Demonstrate good balance and agility to frequently step up/down from truck cab with step heights up to 22 inches and walk on uneven and wet/slippery surfaces at customer sites. Must be capable of all planes of reaching to include from ground to waist, to chest level, to shoulder level and up to 72" above the ground. Able to use hands and fingers to operate small switches, handles, or levers. Operate hand tools and hose nozzle requiring an estimated grip force up to 20 pounds, often with hands raised above shoulder height. Extended periods of sitting while driving to/from job sites with constant vibration and motion, typically less than 30 minutes but could be an hour or more. Typical Requirements: Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B(sometimes with airbrake and tanker endorsements). Clean driving record: companies generally have set standards regarding at-fault accidents and driving violations. High school diploma or GEDis often preferred. Demonstrated physical abilityto handle job tasks, which include lifting extension chutes (up to 60 lbs.), climbing, stooping, and working in varying weather conditions. Customer service skillsand ability to work with dispatchers, customers, and other drivers. Experience with concrete, mixer trucks, or heavy vehiclesis helpful and sometimes required. Mechanical aptitudeand ability to read truck gauges. Skills Needed: Active listening and communication Critical thinking and judgment Time management and organization Problem-solving during deliveries and equipment operation This job is ideal for those with strong safety awareness, mechanical skills, and customer service focus who prefer local driving and daily returns home.