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.
GRM - Ready Mix Truck Driver A ready-mix driver is responsible for transporting freshly mixed concrete from a batch plant to construction sites—both commercial and residential—using a specialized mixer truck. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and safe delivery of concrete while maintaining high standards in vehicle operation, customer service, and safety.
Duties:
Maneuver truck into loading position for filling (hopper at plant) and unloading positions at customer job sites. Operate mixer to produce concrete from sand, gravel, cement, and water. Adjust mixture (slump) as requested by customers at job sites. Assemble chutes and operate levers to release concrete per customer request. Clean truck after loading and after each delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck surfaces. Perform pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections and perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or coolant and performing minor repairs. Fill out delivery paperwork, collect payment from customers when required and keep records of daily activities. Monitor truck and company equipment to ensure proper operation and professional appearance. Spray truck surfaces with protective compounds to resist concrete adhesion and for specialized cleaning. Operate equipment, such as truck mixer controls, CB radios, mobile phones, and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with dispatch, supervisors, or other drivers. Follow all applicable state and federal regulations. Assist with various plant operations, such as general carpentry, maintenance and mechanical work as needed. Occasionally operate dump trucks and other plant equipment.
Work Environment :
Requires working in hot (90°F+) and cold (32°F-) temperatures. Requires walking on terrain that may be uneven, muddy, and slippery. Exposure to sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable. Exposure to diesel exhaust, dust, and water mist or vapor. Variable lighting conditions, dependent upon available natural light. Up to 70 hours of work a week. Functional Demands Related to
Essential Job Functions:
Specific functional measurements and observations of usual work situations and equipment are included here. These measurements are not to be presumed as a conclusive list: Maintain DOT Commercial Driver's License medical certification. Lift and carry chutes weighing 52 pounds from hanger on side of truck to mixer discharge chute. Manually open truck hood, requiring up to 75 pounds pushing force at a height of approximately 48 inches. Climb truck ladder up to 9 feet to clean hopper. Balance on railing-enclosed platform, sometimes on one foot, while leaning over hopper to spray water to wash down. Demonstrate good balance and agility to frequently step up/down from truck cab with step heights up to 22 inches and walk on uneven and wet/slippery surfaces at customer sites. Must be capable of all planes of reaching to include from ground to waist, to chest level, to shoulder level and up to 72" above the ground. Able to use hands and fingers to operate small switches, handles, or levers. Operate hand tools and hose nozzle requiring an estimated grip force up to 20 pounds, often with hands raised above shoulder height. Extended periods of sitting while driving to/from job sites with constant vibration and motion, typically less than 30 minutes but could be an hour or more.
Typical Requirements:
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B (sometimes with airbrake and tanker endorsements).
Clean driving record:
companies generally have set standards regarding at-fault accidents and driving violations. High school diploma or GED is often preferred. Demonstrated physical ability to handle job tasks, which include lifting extension chutes (up to 60 lbs.), climbing, stooping, and working in varying weather conditions. Customer service skills and ability to work with dispatchers, customers, and other drivers. Experience with concrete, mixer trucks, or heavy vehicles is helpful and sometimes required. Mechanical aptitude and ability to read truck gauges.
Skills Needed:
Active listening and communication Critical thinking and judgment Time management and organization Problem-solving during deliveries and equipment operation This job is ideal for those with strong safety awareness, mechanical skills, and customer service focus who prefer local driving and daily returns home.
Typical Requirements:
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B (sometimes with airbrake and tanker endorsements).
Clean driving record:
companies generally have set standards regarding at-fault accidents and driving violations. High school diploma or GED is often preferred. Demonstrated physical ability to handle job tasks, which include lifting extension chutes (up to 60 lbs.), climbing, stooping, and working in varying weather conditions. Customer service skills and ability to work with dispatchers, customers, and other drivers. Experience with concrete, mixer trucks, or heavy vehicles is helpful and sometimes required. Mechanical aptitude and ability to read truck gauges. Guadalupe Readymix is a family first, locally owned, and operated company. We are looking for career orientated, professional Mixer Truck Drivers and Tanker Operators for our San Antonio Metroplex Areas. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefit package and the opportunity to work locally and be home at the end of your day . If you are interested in a new career with our company, please apply to get started today.
