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Lyman-Richey Corporation
Driver - Mixer Truck - Glenwood, IA
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$44,618 / year median in Iowa
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Job ID:
522249 Located in southwest Iowa, Cohron Ready Mix, A CRH Company, supplies ready mix concrete for projects from its plsants in Glenwood, Carson, and Avoca. Position Overview The Ready-Mix Driver will be responsible for all duties of the position, including the transporting of freshly mixed concrete from the plant to the job site in a safe manner. This individual will be responsible for making normal operating adjustments to the equipment and material being hauled. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)- Comply with all Department of Transportation requirements including but not limited to licensing, vehicle inspection, and hours of service.
- Operates truck in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, in the yard area and at various job sites to deliver materials.
- Inspects the truck as required at the start of each workday, completing the Driver Check-off Sheet which indicates that all systems are functioning properly.
- Maneuvers the truck to deliver concrete to the point of delivery. Back truck under batching plant or hopper to receive concrete.
- Climbs the ladder, approximately 10-12 feet, on the mixer truck to view the load of concrete for consistency and amount, to inspect the drum for cleanliness.
- Adjusts the trailer axle pressure depending on the weight of the load.
- Follows written and verbal instructions to include city street maps, directions and can complete necessary paperwork.
- Assembles concrete chute(s) weighing 30-50 pounds each.
- Moves hand and foot controls and understands and follows hand signals while operating the truck.
- Keep truck in clean working order, including basic maintenance. Including spraying and cleaning after loads and prevent concrete build up in mixer.
- Must meet all eligibility requirements for driving a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Department of Transportation.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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) required.
- Experience in ready mixed trucks or other related industry experience preferred. Work Requirements
- Must be 18 years in age or older.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must possess and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Medical Card as per DOT requirements.
- Report to the plant dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance