Gunite Truck Driver

Preferred Materials – Concrete Division

Preferred Materials – a part of CRH South Division – is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar, and building materials in the state of Florida. With headquarters in Tampa and operations in five key Florida markets, we provide municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products.

Drivers are responsible for loading their trucks with a front end loader and cement silo. They then accompany the gunite crew to each job, helping to set up the equipment which includes unloading an air‑driven hopper and rolling out the hoses. The driver assists the crew with site set‑up, protects the environment and surrounding real property, runs sand/cement off their truck into the hopper, and regulates the compressor air flow.

After each job, drivers help clean the site, re‑load the equipment, and ensure that both the mixing auger on their truck and the spare hopper are chipped out. Two drivers are assigned to each crew; when one is loading material the other maintains the mixing auger and spare hopper.

• 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 operate under DOT regulations.
• Conduct pre/post‑trip inspections daily.
• Inspect and maintain augers, guns, and hose(s) to ensure all are in proper working condition for safe operation; 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 insure proper material flow to the nozzle.
• Assist gunite crew in set‑up / break‑down of jobsite tools and equipment.
• Keep both guns clean at all times.
• Lubricate 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.

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.