Ready Mix Driver

Job Summary:

• Provide exemplary customer service by safely and efficiently transporting ready mix concrete products from batch plants to customer jobsites and unloading per customer specifications. Maintain proper slump (water content) of ready mix concrete. Inspect, service, and clean concrete mixer truck. 
• In addition to the responsibilities of a Ready Mix Concrete Truck Driver, the Driver Trainer is responsible for the training and development of new employees. 
• In addition to the responsibilities of a Ready Mix Concrete Truck Driver, the Plant Manager Back-Up is responsible for performing the duties of a Ready Mix Plant Manager as needed. 

Essential Accountabilities:

Delivery of Ready Mix Concrete Products

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Plant Manager to receive instructions via 2-way radio in truck and direct-line telephone in yard
• Position truck under batch plant to be loaded by Batch Plant Operator/Plant Manager
• Receive written or printed delivery ticket and follow instructions as directed
• Fill truck's water tank and verify accurate slump of load, make adjustments as necessary
• Safely drive loaded truck to destination on delivery ticket and inspect jobsite upon arrival
• Work with customers to obtain adequate vehicle access and unload material
• Rinse chutes and rear of truck to ensure absence of excess concrete
• Follow all rules and regulations as outlined in VMC Driver’s Manual
• Follow all DOT rules and requirements
• Responsible for changing tires as needed

Vehicle Maintenance

• Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle safety inspection; document and report vehicle condition at beginning and end of each shift
• Check all vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids if necessary
• Clean outside of vehicle to ensure absence of concrete build-up throughout each shift
• May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary

Other

• Complete customer changes to product while on-site, relay information to plant manager and/or dispatch as appropriate
• Maintain daily reports as required by DOT and Company regulations
• Operate front end loader to feed ready mix plant and move material as needed
• Assist in maintenance and upkeep of yard, plant and office
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements
• Perform other duties as instructed by supervisor

Additional Responsibilities for Driver Trainer

• Train employees on VMC policies and procedures, ensure new hires have a thorough understanding of expectations in regards to the safe and efficient operation of a ready mix concrete delivery vehicle
• Evaluate progress and make determinations on readiness of new employees to deliver concrete products without assistance from trainer
• Complete and sign off on task training for new employees

Additional Responsibilities for Back-Up Plant Manager

• Assign duties to personnel for operations of the plant.
• Coordinate with dispatch for efficient delivery of concrete
• Batch concrete according to specification of tickets and loads trucks
• Oversee general appearance and security of grounds, buildings, equipment and machinery
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on all plant equipment
• Review driver’s daily vehicle reports
• Order raw materials and operating supplies
• Maintain inventories and monitor plant operating costs; prepare daily reports
• Conduct safety meetings and plant safety and/or environmental inspections as required

Required Skills

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred 
• Experience: Three (3) years experience driving commercially licensed vehicles preferred
• Two (2) years experience driving ready mix concrete trucks preferred  
• License: Valid Class “A” or Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License required
• Driving Record: Must have no more than 2 moving violations within the previous 12 months.  Driving record must not contain convictions of any of the disqualifying offenses as set forth in 383.51 of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations within the previous 7 years (reckless driving, DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, CMV Felony, etc.).