Job Description
Job Description
Licenses / Certifications
- Valid CDL Class A (preferred) or Class B (required in many areas) with appropriate state endorsement.
- Air‐brake endorsement if operating air‐brake equipped trucks (or demonstrated competency).
- Tanker endorsement (N/T) if required by local regulations for hauling liquid or slurry.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (no recent major violations).
Experience
- Minimum 2+ years commercial truck driving (preferably heavy mixer/truck mixer experience).
- Experience operating concrete mixer trucks, batch trucks, or other heavy construction vehicles strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with loading/unloading, chute operation, and placing concrete is a plus.
Safety & regulatory
- Current DOT medical card (if CDL required) and ability to meet DOT physical standards.
- Pass pre‐employment drug & alcohol screen and be willing to submit to random testing.
- Knowledge of and compliance with DOT hours‐of‐service rules, company safety policies, and site safety plans.
- OSHA 10 (recommended) or equivalent safety training for construction site work.
Skills & knowledge
- Proficient in operating mixer controls: drum rotation, speed, discharge, chute placement, water/additive dosing.
- Ability to read and follow mix tickets, work orders, and delivery instructions.
- Basic vehicle inspection skills and ability to perform pre‐trip/post‐trip inspections; report defects.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for simple on‐site adjustments and routine maintenance tasks.
- Good spatial awareness and ability to position truck safely on varied job sites.
- Strong customer service and communication skills — interact professionally with foremen and customers.
Physical & work conditions
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work around moving equipment, and perform tasks in hot/cold/weather conditions.
- Comfortable standing, bending, climbing, and working outdoors for long shifts.
- Flexible schedule — ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Administrative & tech
- Able to complete delivery documentation accurately (paper or electronic) and handle cash/check/verifications if required.
- Comfortable using GPS, mobile apps, and electronic dispatch systems.
Background & vetting
- Clean background check (no recent felonies that affect safety/trust).
- References from prior trucking or construction employers.
Preferred / value‐adds
- Experience with concrete placement/finishing basics (helps with customer relations).
- Experience working in construction environments and understanding of site safety.
- Additional endorsements (tank, doubles/triples) or previous company safety awards.
Onboarding & training expectations
- Complete company orientation, safety training, and mixer‐specific operating training.
- Job‐shadow with experienced driver for 1–5 shifts before solo deliveries.
- Regular refresher training on safety, DOT rules, and customer service.