Ready Mix Instructor

Job Summary

• Under the immediate direction of the Plant Manager, the Ready Mix Instructor is responsible for the following: 
• Training new employees how to maintain a clean, safe, and operative truck.
• All aspects of training the operational specifications of equipment assigned; including operating pressures, temperature gauges, etc.
• Training on all required safety equipment; including personal/vehicle safety equipment, glasses, hardhat, steel toed shoes/boots, triangles, fire extinguisher, etc.
• Training employees to inspect each load for general quality control issues.
• Training new employees to maintain a clean, safe, and operative truck.

Essential Functions

• Operates Ready Mix trucks in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT)/Tex Dot and TXI rules and regulations.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections and maintains accurate records on vehicles.
• Assists with fleet maintenance on repairs as needed.
• Communicates and directs coworkers verbally either directly, through Nextel radios or hand signals.
• Provides appropriate documentation on delivery tickets.
• Ensures all delivery tickets are signed and returned to TXI/Ready Mix.
• Exercises good judgment and communication regarding work site access, unloading and operation to and from work site.
• Maintains good customer relations. Acts in a professional, courteous manner.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures.
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of TXI/Ready Mix Rules and Regulations and assures facility compliance with OSHA, DOT, Tex Dot, TNRCC, EPA and other regulatory agencies.
• Trains and follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in all Company functions.
• Completes required training and certifications for the position.
• Assists with job site safety.
• Assists Plant Manager with various responsibilities.
• Learns and performs daily plant operations.
• Ability to inspect, file and process daily Mixer Operators paperwork.
• Facilitates, organizes and actively participates in in-house safety meetings.
• Exercises good judgment in identifying and evaluating all Ready Mix operators.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Degree or GED equivalent.
• One-year experience in the concrete industry, two years preferred.
• Possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Recommended by Operations Management.
• Excellent driving, safety and attendance record.
• Maintains an active DOT qualification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of concrete products
• Exemplifies Leadership qualities and the ability to perform well in a team environment
• Self-motivator with an open mind and positive attitude
• Good performance appraisals
• Must have the ability to lead by example.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
• Demonstrate neck range of motion within normal limits (flexion and extension 60°, lateral flexion 40° and rotation 70°)
• Lifts objects of various dimensions and weights.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands.
• Ability to operate foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to use vibration tools.
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather.
• Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels.
• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 9 feet.

Working Conditions

• Time is spent in both air conditioned environment and non-air conditioned environments. Work is performed in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry. Incumbent will have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.