Job ID: 497378
United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the
future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,
and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of
quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete,
asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing
integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and
financial s
Position Overview
This position is responsible for operating a heavy diesel truck (Gross
Vehicle Weight over 26,000 pounds) equipped with an auxiliary concrete
mixer, consisting of a revolving drum to mix the concrete components during
transport to construction sites. You will be responsible for maintaining the
materials in a liquid state through agitation or turning of the drum, until
delivery at its destination. Once on site, you will maneuver the truck
appropriately to feed the concrete mixture to designated areas with a gravity
fed chute on the back center of the truck.
Wage ranges from $28 to $32 an hour dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Maneuver truck into loading position for filling (hopper at plant) and
unloading positions at customer job sites.
Operate mixer to produce concrete from sand, gravel, cement, and water.
Adjust mixture (slump) as requested by customers at job sites.
Assemble chutes and operate levers to release concrete per customer request.
Clean truck after loading and after each delivery to prevent concrete from
hardening in mixer and on truck surfaces.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or
coolant and performing minor repairs.
Fill out delivery paperwork, collect payment from customers when required
and keep records of daily activities.
Monitor truck and company equipment to ensure proper operation and
professional appearance.
Spray truck surfaces with protective compounds to resist concrete adhesion and
for specialized cleaning.
Operate equipment, such as truck mixer controls, CB radios, mobile
phones, and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange
necessary information with dispatch, supervisors, or other drivers.
Follow all applicable state and federal regulations.
Drive trucks to any weigh stations along routes before and after loading and
in compliance with state regulations.
Assist with various plant operations, such as general carpentry,
maintenance and mechanical work as needed.
Occasionally operate dump trucks and other plant equipment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
2 years of experience as a CDL Driver.
Experience in a building materials/construction industry preferred.
Work Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
Must have a valid CDL A or B, per DOT Regulations.
Must have a valid Medical Certificate per DOT Regulations.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required. Ability to
read and interpret mixer truck gauges.
Demonstrated ability to take guidance and direction from a supervisor.
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or
both hands to grasp or manipulate small switches and controls.
Key Competencies
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to needs.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under
pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Safety and Se urity - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines
appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach
or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change,
delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work
independently.
Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this