DRIVER READY MIX TRAINEE

About the Role

As a Ready-Mix Driver Trainee, you will be trained to operate concrete mixers to deliver ready-mix concrete to various job sites. This role will require you to work in diverse environments and navigate various site conditions, including uneven ground. You will also be trained to discharge loads safely and manage extension chutes, which may weigh thirty to fifty pounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepared to work, reporting to the assigned Driver Trainer at the designated shift start.
• Safely drive the ready-mix truck to and from job sites, ensuring the safe delivery of concrete loads.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, including those set by CEMEX, D.O.T., and O.S.H.A., to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure the safe and timely delivery of concrete loads to job sites.
• Inspect and adjust loads to ensure safe and proper delivery.
• Estimate slump, distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate mixes, and ensure the correct color and consistency of concrete.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of the ready-mix truck and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient performance.
• Provide outstanding service, maintaining a professional image for the company.
• Work closely with dispatch and other team members for efficient operations.

Working Conditions

• Wearing protective equipment and adhering to safety protocols is a must.
• You’ll work in diverse environments, including exposure to varying conditions such as outdoor industrial operations settings.
• Expect frequent walking, sitting, lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing, pulling, and climbing as part of your daily routine.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL A or B)
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Acceptable CSA - MVR
• No DUI’s or DWI’s in the last 5 years
• No more than 3 moving violations in the previous 3 years
• Driver must qualify as not prohibited in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Airbrake endorsement may be required in certain areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• Strong understanding of safety protocols related to the construction and transportation industry.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and guidance from supervisors.
• Knowledge of traffic routes and basic maintenance skills for truck upkeep (desirable).