Gunite Truck Driver

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Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products.

Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Drivers load their trucks with a front end loader and cement silo, accompany the gunite crew to each job, help set up equipment (unload an air driven hopper and roll out the hoses), protect the environment, run sand/cement off their truck into the hopper, regulate air flow from the compressor, clean up the site, re-load the equipment, and ensure both mixing auger and spare hopper are chipped out.

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment
• Report to work on time when scheduled
• Safely operate power equipment and hand tools while performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards; must be able to safely operate and perform the tasks in accordance with the DOT regulations
• Conduct Pre/Post Trip Inspections daily
• Inspect and maintain augers, guns and hose(s) to ensure they are in proper working condition; make repairs as necessary and immediately report any deficiencies
• Maintain constant visual contact with the gunite crew and use established methods of communication such as hand signals to ensure proper material flow to the nozzle
• Assist gunite crew in set up / breakdown of jobsite tools and equipment
• Keep both guns clean at all times
• Lube all chains on batch truck daily
• Keep mixing augers chipped, cleaned and greased daily
• Batch truck drivers and gunmen are responsible for whips and bull hoses

• One year commercial driving experience is required
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL License
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to the construction industry
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the construction industry
• Skill in operation of tools and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Must be able to operate manual transmission

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Entry Level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction, Wholesale Building Materials, and Civil Engineering