Concrete Ready Mix Truck Driver

Job Preview & How to Qualify

Overview

The role of Ready-Mix Driver transports ready mix concrete products from batch plants to customer job sites and unloads. This position is responsible for maintaining proper slump (water content) of ready-mix concrete. Inspects, services, and cleans concrete mixer truck. Work irregular hours depending on customer demands. Start time varies daily.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ability to follow directions, accurately receive, comprehend, and follow instructions from dispatch, including efficient handling of delivery tickets.
• Drive truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects destination job sites to verify the truck can be safely maneuvered.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatch.
• Cleans out and rinses chutes and the rear of the truck between loads.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports vehicle condition.
• Performs daily vehicle maintenance including checking fluid levels and adding fluids as necessary, lubricating as needed, fueling the truck as necessary, and at the end of each day, replacing mud flaps, etc. May assist mechanics with vehicle repair.
• Wash vehicles with corrosive materials to clean off cement dust and concrete buildup. Occasionally uses a chipping hammer to remove concrete buildup.
• May set up and pour retaining blocks, curbs, etc. when returning to the yard with excess concrete.
• Maintain a clean work environment of truck and plant

Ability, Skills & Knowledge

• Must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers’ License at a minimum.
• Must be able to drive Manual Trucks. We do not have Automatic Trucks. (No E-Restrictions accepted)
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a current DOT Medical Qualification.
• Must meet Driver Qualification Standards for the operating company.
• Must be able to pass a background check, fitness for duty evaluation, and pre-employment drug testing.
• 1 Year Driving Experience Preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight
• Ability to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.
• Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to changing schedules or job locations

Benefits & Perks

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance

Get Hired: What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• DOT 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical
• A great team to support you throughout your career

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About The Quikrete Companies

The Quikrete Companies are the largest manufacturers of packaged concrete in the United States and a leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries. With over 324 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Central & South America, we offer unmatched product distribution and have a legacy of quality and innovation.

Diversity and InclusionThe QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires employees to be at least 21 years of age due to job requirements. Do you meet this requirement? (Yes/No)
• Do you speak fluent English, as this role requires daily communication with managers in English regarding scheduling, routes, and escalations? (Yes/No)
• For driver protection and safety compliance, Quikrete trucks are equipped with inward and outward safety cameras with audio and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for mobile phone or device use while operating the vehicle. Are you willing and able to comply with these requirements? [Yes/No]
• This is a 24/7, demand-driven ready-mix operation. Start times, shift lengths, and days worked vary - including weekends and up to 7 days per week (you will return home after each shift). During peak season, overtime may be mandatory with 60 hours per week, while slower or rainy periods may mean fewer than 40 hours. Because hours depend on operational demand and weather, a set or consistent 40-hour schedule cannot be guaranteed. Are you able to accommodate this schedule?
• The pay range for this position is between $60,000-$70,000 yearly. Does this compensation align with your expectations? (Yes/No)
• This position requires the ability to work from heights of 10-15 feet for extended periods, as well as squat, bend, kneel, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Are you comfortable with the physical requirements of the position and willing to undergo a Physical Exam, including a Lift Test? [Yes/No]
• Do you live within 20 minutes of Tyler, TX? [Yes/No]
• Are you available to work an on-call schedule with start times ranging from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM, shifts up to 15 hours, and up to 6 days per week (occurring approximately 60% of the year, with one guaranteed weekend off per month)? [Yes/No]

License/Certification:

• CDL A or CDL B (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tyler, TX 75707 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000