What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ready Mix CDL Driver position at CRH Plc.?
Job Title: Ready Mix Truck Driver
Position Overview
The successful candidate will drive a multi-rear axle truck for transporting freshly mixed concrete from central mix plants to roadway/projects.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Drive the ready mix truck from the plant to jobsites while maintaining the integrity/viability of the ready mix concrete product.
- Maintain clean vehicle interior and exterior, make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
- Perform duties related to or including operating of chute to assist with pouring.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
- Follow directions of Foreperson as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
- Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
Qualifications
- A minimum high school or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Previous experience in the construction field, preferably in or closely related to delivering ready mix concrete.
Work Requirements
- Safely operate a multi-axle ready mix truck delivering ready mix concrete to customers as directed.
- Safely place the mix in appropriate locations as directed by the customer.
- Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee policy manual.
- Report to work at the designated start time.
- Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors/managers with other duties as required.
- Available to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary.
- Travel and work away from home when necessary.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Climb: ascent/descend three point entry into cab of truck.
- Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (40-70 lbs.) from one level to another.
- Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (50 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.
- Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees flexed when sitting.
- Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (70 lbs.) to move it from one location to another.
- Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.
- Kneel: maintain the body in an erect posture while resting body weight on one or both knees.
- Stoop: flexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial flexion of the knee while standing.
- Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
- Drive a truck with a valid CDL B heavy straight with necessary endorsements.
- Air brake skills test required for all vehicles that have air brakes.
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.
We operate in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
