What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ready Mix Driver position at Colas?

Subsidiary : Barrett Industries

Upstone Materials, Inc . is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more about us at www.upstonematerials.com.

Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

The Ready Mix Driver operates a truck with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites while operating under FMCSA and DOT regulations.

Safety

Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment.

Follows all company policies, OSHA, and MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks assigned.
Operates truck in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all applicable policies, regulations, and traffic laws.
Willingness to participate in Safety Conversations and Toolbox Talks

Quality

Follows NYS DOT and ASTM standards for delivery

Identifies proper slump by eye and by reading slump gauge

Identifies mixtures, additives, etc. in concrete

Ensures mix is to the customer's specification

Understands mix design and job site specifications

Resets and ensures revolution counter is operating

Records job test results on return ticket

Ensures all tickets are signed by customer

Functional / Technical

Fills aggregate and sand bins on the concrete plant by operating the loader

Shovels and cleans around plant

Performs a pre-trip inspection and prepares the required report

Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, cement, stone, additives, and water and starts mixer

Drives truck to location for unloading

Moves levers on truck to release concrete down truck chute into wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured

Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck

Sprays surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete

Assemble and disassembles concrete chutes

Monitors vehicle's gauges and alerts appropriate parties immediately of any mechanical issues.

Maintains truck fluids as part of pre-inspection.

Teamwork / Communication

Have the willingness to work in a team environment; assist co-workers and supervisors with assigned duties

Assist new hires in training in Ready Mix operations as directed by Superintendent

Communicate openly, honestly, and professionally with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and all others

Be willing to work with alongside fellow employees to complete assigned tasks sometimes under adverse working conditions to meet goals set forth by management

Education and Minimum Experience

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Valid CDL B driver's license (without restriction)

Previous field experience in concrete manufacturing preferred

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

Variable hours and shifts

Work in varying weather conditions

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Work as part of the crew

Ability to drive a commercial vehicle for up to 14 hours a day

Ability to climb in and out of their truck several times a day

Ability to climb a ladder

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to :

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