Driver - Mixer Truck - West Point, NEGerhold Concrete Company, a CRH Company, is a major regional supplier of concrete and building materials with 15 locations across Nebraska and Iowa, serving areas in central and northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and western Iowa.
Position Overview:
The Ready-Mix Driver will be responsible for all duties of the position, including the transporting of freshly mixed concrete from the 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Comply with all Department of Transportation requirements including but not limited to licensing, vehicle inspection, and hours of service.
Operates truck in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, in the yard area and at various job sites to deliver materials.
Inspects the truck as required at the start of each workday, completing the Driver Check-off Sheet which indicates that all systems are functioning properly.
Maneuvers the truck to deliver concrete to the point of delivery. Back truck under batching plant or hopper to receive concrete.
Climbs the ladder, approximately 10-12 feet, on the mixer truck to view the load of concrete for consistency and amount, to inspect the drum for cleanliness.
Adjusts the trailer axle pressure depending on the weight of the load.
Follows written and verbal instructions to include city street maps, directions and can complete necessary paperwork.
Assembles concrete chute(s) weighing 30-50 pounds each.
Moves hand and foot controls and understands and follows hand signals while operating the truck.
Keep truck in clean working order, including basic maintenance. Including spraying and cleaning after loads and prevent concrete build up in mixer.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Experience in ready mixed trucks or other related industry experience preferred.
Must be 18 years in age or older.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Must possess and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).Must possess and maintain a valid Medical Card as per DOT requirements.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.
Ability to read and interpret mixer truck gauges.
Able to utilize a tablet for load status, time keeping, training and other items.
Physical Requirements:
Able to communicate with others by email, telephone and in person.
Regularly able to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Able to frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp or manipulate switches and controls.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, inclined walkways and access elevated platforms.
Work Environment:
Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, typical seasonal cold and heat temperatures.
Exposed to vibration.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
About CRHCRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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Gerhold Concrete Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability
