What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver - Sign-on Bonus position at River Road Ready Mix Products, Inc?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
At River Road, our dedicated team collaborates seamlessly to guarantee our customers experience exceptional service and uncompromised quality from the beginning to the end of your journey.
Job Summary :
The Ready-Mix Driver is responsible for transporting concrete to / from suppliers and / or to customer job sites. Driver must comply with all DOT / CDL requirements throughout their employment.
Job Responsibilities :
Perform pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and report any issues.
Transport goods from or to suppliers and to customers locations.
Add fiber to concrete as needed.
Drive truck in safe manner to jobs arriving with desired slump and / or extra products.
Back up or pull into jobsites, must be able to maneuver truck in uneven and poor terrain.
Place chutes from fender to main chute on front of truck.
Unload concrete in courteous manner.
Keep truck clean both inside and outside.
Report truck defects, accidents, or violations as soon as possible.
Collect and verify delivery instructions.
Document and log work or delivered loads by BOL's on tablet or turn them into the batch house.
Receive customer or loader operator stamp or signatures.
Fuel truck when needed, turn in fuel receipts for reimbursement.
Comply with all truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean driving record and report any changes to driving record.
Abide by all health and safety procedures by maneuvering safely around plant and customer sites.
Submit vehicle inspection report daily.
Maintain professionalism and friendliness management, co-workers and customers at all time.
Fulfill other tasks as requested by management.
Requirements
High School Degree, GED or equivalent.
Operate a Motor Vehicle over 26,000 pounds.
Must have the ability to understand and follow operational procedures.
Must pass all DOT / CDL driving requirements :
Valid CDL class License
Clear Motor Vehicle Record Check
Ability to pass a federal motor carrier drug / alcohol screening and physical.
Pass DOT Clearinghouse inspection.
Maintain all DOT / CDL requirements throughout your employment.
Must have ability to read, write and speak English at a moderate to proficient level.
Must be able to do simple math.
Must have the ability to work independently.
Must have the ability to follow directions.
Ability to pass a criminal background check clearance.
Physical Demands :
This is moderately strenuous work. The driver must climb in and out of truck approximately 50 times per day. The bottom of the seat is approximately 50 inches from the ground. The first step is two feet off the ground, with the second step one foot higher. A bar or handle is provided to help the driver pull himself into the cab.
Each truck is equipped with levers and pedals which are used to control the many parts of the truck while driving and during the process of unloading concrete. The driver must have coordination between hands and feet to accomplish these procedures. This could average over 100 times a day.
The driver must also climb a ladder at the front of the truck approximately 13 feet high. This ladder is not only used to check the concrete, but to carry products, weighing up to 90 pounds, that are to be added to load.
Drivers must pull down the main chute on the truck and attach up to four more chutes at every job. It takes approximately 60 pounds of force to pull the main chute down. Additional chutes are stored on the truck fender with straps that take approximately 45 pounds of pressure to release the strap. The additional chutes weigh approximately 60 pounds each and take approximately 60 pounds of lift to lift the chute. Each chute must be lifted from ground to shoulder when returning the chute to its beginning position.
Drivers must wash and clean their trucks with brushes and a hose. This requires a fair amount of climbing on the truck.
Environmental Conditions
Drivers work outdoors the majority of the time. Weather conditions such as temperature, moisture and other conditions have a significant impact on the job. Therefore, drivers must tolerate, with or without reasonable accommodations, being exposed frequently to extreme weather conditions.
Jobsites vary greatly due to weather and location conditions. The ground is usually rough, muddy or icy. The driver must be able to tolerate varied work conditions.
There are high noise levels and significant vibration associated with this position. This may be caused by the truck, construction equipment and jobsite noise. The driver must be able to tolerate, with or without reasonable accommodation, intermittent exposure to noise, vibration and other aggravation conditions at or around the operating sites.
There are other physical hazards that endanger life, health or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving, mechanical parts, falls, environmental conditions, moving equipment and other hazards.
There is also exposure to cement, lime, concrete admixtures, dust, diesel fuel and other substances which may be toxic, cause burns or be explosive.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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