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Ready Mix Driver
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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.
$43,294 / year median in Washington
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary
The Ready-Mix Driver will be responsible for all duties of the position, including the transporting of freshly mixed concrete from the batch 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. We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and great customer service skills.
Benefits
At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Compensation
$20.00-$41.75 per hour | DOEResponsibilities Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections
Deliver ready-mix concrete to various job sites
Operate a multi-axle mixer truck safely, obeying all traffic laws
Clean and wash vehicle to include the removal of concrete buildup on all exterior parts of the mixer
Must be willing to work according to customer demands
Operate a radio to communicate with company personnel
Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, state, and federal regulations
Responsible for reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management
Education
High School Diploma/GEDRequirements/Qualifications Must have current Commercial Class A or B driver's license with airbrakes and tank endorsement
Safe driving record (will have to provide DMV H-6 printout) - no serious moving violations within the past 36 months; no more than two moving violations within the past 24 months
Must have a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate
Ability to read a map and understand verbal and GPS driving route instructions
Must have familiarity with slumps
Good attendance and punctuality a must
Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weather
Must have the physical ability to: climb, stoop, bend, squat, frequently lift extension chutes (up to 60 lbs.), stretch, drive/sit and shift gears
Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State, and Federal regulations
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with flexible hours, hours vary; overtime work, weekends and nights, may be required
Preferred:
Experience in ready-mix or heavy construction industries
2+ years of commercial driving experience
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.
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Benefits
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance