Concrete Block Truck Driver

Company Background

Reimers Kaufman Concrete Products, a NEBCO Company, provides building materials to the construction industry. Reimers Kaufman is fundamental to building Nebraska. Our standard and architectural concrete block, concrete pavers, segmental retaining wall systems and building products are distributed throughout the state. Reimers-Kaufman is also a supplier of brick, and many other residential and commercial construction products. Our show room offers a variety of building products for contractors and the do-it-yourself market. For more information about Reimers Kaufman, visit www.reimerskaufman.com.

NEBCO, Inc.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Summary

Drives and operates boom trucks, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, and truck mounted forklifts to transport concrete block, brick, bagged concrete products and other various construction related warehouse products. Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required.

Starting Wage: $23.00 per hour DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a daily a pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe and operational vehicle. Documents any maintenance that may be required. Determines the most effective route to and from the delivery site. Maintains mileage reports and accurate log books to meet DOT criteria.
• Transports and maintains condition of any of the concrete block, brick, or warehouse products as part of the company inventory that can be safely hauled on assigned vehicle. May transport product to an affiliated company &/or pick up product from an affiliated company.
• Assists in loading and cubing of product (may be done by lift truck or by hand) &/or make corrections and adjustments as needed.
• At the discretion of dispatch, incumbent will be required to do pick-ups of pallets and block which may be done by hand or boom truck. Pick-ups may require hand work to assure orderly pick-up.
• Verifies the load matches the load ticket for delivery of product.
• Straps and secures loads to comply with state, federal and local laws and company safety policy.
• At the destination site, removes straps and securings and unloads using the boom or mule in the area requested by the customer. May unload by hand if necessary, according to company safety policies and procedures.
• Follows guidelines and instructions by dispatch personnel.
• Assists other areas--repair/maintenance in the plant area, yard clean-up, snow removal, pallet repair, help in block plant or drive other equipment for affiliated companies when the workload is light.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• 1 year of commercial truck driving, including tractor trailer, experience; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B minimum).
• Class A is required to drive a PUP truck.
  
  

Other Qualifications:

• Must meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical requirements and carry a physical exam card, which is to be kept current according to DOT guidelines.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work regularly in outside weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule during busy season and able to work late or irregular hours.
  
  

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, city directories, road maps, load tickets, SDS sheets and memos.
• Ability to write routine correspondence or documentation.
• Must understand and maintain the internal and external customer service responsibilities of the position.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training
  
  

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are required as conditions of employment.