Drivers are responsible for safely driving a ready mix truck in and around the city, job sites and Company property; and for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of concrete.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely drive truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads
- Check loads to ensure product is being hauled in an appropriate and safe manner to adjust to desired level
- Estimate slump of concrete
- Distinguish between a proper mix and one that is too rocky or too sandy
- Distinguish the color difference between mixes
- Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site
- Strive to meet customer expectations without exception and achieve highly positive customer satisfaction survey results consistent with strategic objectives
- Develop extensive working relationships with customers, both external and internal, in order to maximize opportunities for CEMEX and to ensure customer needs are addressed
- Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies
- Maintain personal appearance in neat and clean manner, including shirts tucked in at all times
- Maintain radio contact with supervisor/dispatch to receive and transmit delivery instructions
- Assist other company employees as needed
- Complete pre- and post-trip inspections on truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights brakes, gas, oil and water
- 15 minute Start-Up, 25 minutes Shut-Down
- May perform roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs, spark plugs, etc.
- Maintain good working knowledge of the traffic routes of the city
- Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
- Cooperate and promote a team concept between himself and all other company employees, as well as all CEMEX’s customers
- Adhere to all CEMEX, D.O.T., and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations at all times
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned
Mathematical Development:
- Add and subtract two digit numbers
- Perform the four basic arithmetic operations
Environmental Demands:
- Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors.
- Must wear protective equipment while at the location
Values:
- Ensure Safety
- Focus on Customers
- Pursue Excellence
- Work as One CEMEX
- Act with Integrity
Educational/Technical:
- Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL A or B) in the State of Texas
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be able to read, write, and speak English
- Acceptable CSA score
- Clear MVR – less than 3 moving violations in the previous 3 years
- No felony convictions
- High school preferred
- Bilingual a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
- Exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally
- Exerting 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently
- Exerting 10 – 20 pounds of force continually
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
- Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls
- Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen