Ready Mix Truck Driver

Overview

Job . Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position overview:

Operates ready mix trucks in a safe and professional manner in the plant yard, on public highways/roads, and at various job sites to deliver products. Deliveries will be made in both commercial and residential areas.

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Ready Mix Truck Driver.

• Maintains equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Performs pre- and post-trip truck inspections.
• Verifies general compliance with mix specifications after loading and at the job site.
• Aligns mixer drum under disbursement chute at the plant to receive product into the mixer truck drum.
• Drives ready mix truck to location for unloading.
• Operates ready mix truck to release concrete down truck chute into the area to be poured with concrete.
• Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.
• Places and operates chutes to deliver product where directed.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical agility testing.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or Class
  
  B.
• Must possess a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Demands:
Grip with at least 75 lbs. of force;
Climbing on equipment;
Heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist;
Carrying up to 50 lbs. for 50 feet or more;
High lift to up to 50 lbs. floor to shoulder;
Awkward lift up to 35 lbs. shoulder to away from body;
Flexibility and balance for standing and walking on uneven surfaces;
Vision 20/40 corrected;
Hearing corrected for safety warnings. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth…