Mixer/Utility Driver

Position Summary

This position is responsible for moving transporting concrete from to various job locations. May spend time working on one job or may be transferred from task to task as project progresses to completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Safely and competently operate assigned vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

· Pre and post trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations, notifying management of maintenance needs.

· Read and follow directions to deliver concrete or equipment on schedule to locations given by dispatch and rest at appropriate times.

· Make contact with customer on job site for unloading instructions and secure signature on load invoice.

· Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs and notify management of any delivery issues.

· Accurately track and report working hours on daily time cards with appropriate cost codes.

· Ensure contents are properly secured in the vehicle to prevent damage or injury.

· Confirm contents of each load correspond with the manifest document and obtain signatures to confirm completed deliveries.

· Maintain a clean vehicle inside and out.

· Notify management of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered asap.

· Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc. if needed.

· Daily maintenance of equipment.

· Ensure proper use of truck tracking software.

· Maintain proper information in truck cab.

· Comply with FMCSA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.

· Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment and obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions.

· Attendance required according to company policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal proficiency level.

· Follow all safety policies and PPE use.

Required Skills and Experience

· Valid CDL Class A required.

· 3 years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred

· Tanker endorsement required.

· Hazmat endorsements preferred.

· Skilled at driving forward and reverse

· Clean driving record

· Must pass a background check and substance abuse test

· Cannot have refused to submit to a DOT drug/alcohol test in the last 10 years

· If failed a drug/alcohol test in the last 10 years must have completed a substance abuse program and provide proof.

· No DUI/DWI or any drug/alcohol related offense in a commercial or personal vehicle in the last 7 years.

· Proficient using GPS and other routing systems

· Map reading and route planning experience and can follow directions

Competencies

· Must be able to work under extreme or demanding driving conditions at times.

· Able to work without direct supervision.

· Ability to understand and follow specific directions from supervision.

· Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety

· Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Shift and hours of work are scheduled each week based on work load demands. Overnight travel may be required from time to time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee up to and over 2/3 of time at work. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to quickly respond appropriately to unexpected events.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, rough and uneven surfaces, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: On the road