Ready Mix Truck Driver- Nederland

Job

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and make it a priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

The Ready Mix Driver position is responsible for transportation of ready-mix concrete to construction projects, company-owned facilities, or various customers. The role involves the safe and efficient operation of ready-mix trucks, with deliveries made in both industrial and residential areas. Work is performed per the supervisor’s instruction and is mostly independent, with assistance for more complicated jobs.

6363 N Twin City Hwy Unit One, Nederland, Texas 77627

• Perform daily pre-/post-trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines.
• Load and unload equipment of materials.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle.
• Maintain daily vehicle mileage logs.
• Properly follow all company policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Obey applicable laws and follow dispatch instructions.
• Assure product quality to the best of ability.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep vehicle clean and in orderly condition.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance at assigned times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years experience driving a mixer truck (preferred).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a CDL A or CDL B license.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid DOT medical card.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Maintain a current driver’s license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class A/B driver with air-brake endorsement, possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• MVR must meet company and DOT standards.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA/MSHA regulations (e.g., hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses).
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Ability to learn operational knowledge and skills of mixer truck and related equipment to be operated.
• Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations to keep time and material records, and to read blueprints or other project documents.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
  
  Work effectively in a team environment and independently with attention to detail.
• Operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of one's own judgment.
• Familiar with securing heavy equipment and other over-dimensional loads.
• Interact professionally with customers, collect payments and assist with issues that may arise.
• Operate various types of heavy equipment, such as truck/car, ready-mix truck, loader/backhoe, and haul truck.

• Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extensions/chutes, stretching, sitting/driving, shifting gears, and covering/uncovering load when applicable.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities…