MIXER DRIVER-CDL Required

Cartersville GA

Description

Job purpose: Primary responsibility is to drive concrete mixer to work sites and discharge load. This is in a variety of settings and conditions including uneven ground, and may require unloading and attaching extension chutes weighing thirty to fifty pounds to end of primary chute. A Ready-mix Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ready-mix truck used for delivery of products connected to the Company’s ready-mixed concrete operation. Duties and responsibilities: • Safely drive truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads • Check loads to ensure product is being hauled in an appropriate and safe manner to adjust to desired level o Estimate slump of concrete o Distinguish between a proper mix and one that is too rocky or too sandy o Distinguish the color difference between mixes • Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site • Strive to meet customer expectations without exception and achieve highly positive customer satisfaction survey results consistent with strategic objectives • Develop extensive working relationships with customers, both external and internal, in order to maximize opportunities for CEMEX and to ensure customer needs are addressed • Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies • Maintain personal appearance in neat and clean manner, including shirts tucked in at all times • Maintain radio contact with supervisor/dispatch to receive and transmit delivery instructions • Assist other company employees as needed • Complete pre- and post-trip inspections on truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights brakes, gas, oil, and water • May perform roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs, etc. • Maintain good working knowledge of the traffic routes of the city • Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management • Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees, as well as all CEMEX’s customers • Adhere to all CEMEX, D.O.T., and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations at all times • Meet or exceed company safety standards • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management Qualifications: • Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL A or B) • Be at least 21 years of age • Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a CDL Driver • Be able to read, write, and speak English • Acceptable CSA • MVR - No DUI’s or DWI’s in the last 5 years, no more than 3 moving violations in the previous 3 years • High School diploma, preferred • Bilingual a plus • Add and subtract two digit numbers • Perform the four basic arithmetic operations Working conditions: • Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors. • Must wear protective equipment while at the location Physical requirements: • Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree • Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment • Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls • Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen