Job Summary

Operates a commercial truck equipped with auxiliary mixer to deliver ready-mix concrete to job sites.

This position is integral to our ready-mix supply operations, and offers a challenging and rewarding work experience, with the opportunity to work with internal and external customers on a daily basis, as well as help the rest of the team as-needed at the plant site.

Highly qualified candidates will have a valid commercial drivers’ license, clean driving record, and experience driving a commercial vehicle in a similar environment.

Drivers who have recently received a commercial license, and / or are working to obtain a commercial license will also be considered.

All prospective candidates should enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather, be open to working in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Main Responsibilities :

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Maneuver the truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement, and water and starts mixer
• Slump loads to specifications / requirements
• Drive the truck to location for unloading and ensures conditions at job site are safe
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Assemble chutes and attaches to truck; operates controls on truck to release concrete down truck chute into wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured with concrete
• Perform daily a pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and truck to assure a safe vehicle; documents any maintenance that may be required
• Clean the truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening on mixer and on truck
• May operate other equipment such as loaders, skid steers, fork lifts, and dump trucks
• Assist with the form / pour / strip of precast products
• Assist work crews as required; assists with maintenance of plant and equipment
• Maintain necessary logs, timecards and other required paperwork

Education / Experience :

Class B CDL with Air Brakes and clean driving history

Skills :

• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred
• Basic industrial truck maintenance experience preferred, but not required
• Prior experience working with concrete production, construction, and / or related field preferred
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record and compliance with applicable FMCSA CDL driver requirements
• Ability to work with multiple types of individuals and interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Ability to read and write, and understand basic documents

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing / working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

Benefits and Perks :

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the .

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• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
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Last updated : 2024-05-03