Overview
Local Ready Mix Truck Driver CDL A or B Jobs in Macomb, IL at United Contractors Midwest (UCM)
United Contractors Midwest (UCM)
Ready-Mix Truck Driver (CDL Class B) Union Position – Job Description
Summary
The UCM Ready-Mix Truck Driver is responsible for safely transporting and delivering concrete to job sites while maintaining product quality and adhering to strict safety standards. This role supports concrete operations by coordinating with dispatch, plant personnel, and field crews to ensure timely and efficient deliveries. The driver plays a critical role in project execution by operating ready-mix equipment, following job site protocols, and contributing to a smooth and organized pour process.
Locations: Candidates based in or near Macomb, Galesburg, Carthage, Quincy, or surrounding Western Illinois areas.
Why UCM?
UCM is a family-owned, family-oriented heavy civil construction company and the largest downstate contractor in Illinois specializing in heavy highway work. Our expertise spans four core pillars: asphalt, concrete, dirt, and bridge construction. At UCM, titles don’t define you, people define their roles. We value team members who are self-driven, proactive, and take pride in their work, while also contributing to a strong, team-focused environment.
Position Overview
UCM is actively hiring Ready-Mix Truck Drivers to support concrete operations in the Macomb, Illinois area, including work on a large-scale wind farm project in McDonough County. Drivers will operate ready-mix concrete trucks (rotating drum trucks) to safely transport and deliver concrete to job sites while maintaining quality and efficiency.
This is a union position, and candidates will become union members upon hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a ready-mix concrete truck to and from job sites
- Deliver concrete while maintaining proper drum operation and product quality
- Follow all job site safety protocols and IDOT regulations
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, plant personnel, and job site teams
- Perform basic inspection and maintenance of assigned vehicle
- Adhere to tight delivery schedules and coordinate with multiple trucks on-site
Project Details
- Project: Camp Creek Wind Farm (McDonough County, IL)
- Scope: Concrete foundation pours for wind turbine bases
Qualifications
- Required: Valid CDL (Class B preferred)
- Ability to safely operate heavy equipment in a construction environment
- Strong attention to safety
- Reliable and punctual
Compensation & Benefits
- Wage: $24.50/hour
- Union benefits package includes pension and health insurance (details provided upon hire)
- Opportunity to transition into a longer-term union role based on performance and workload
Additional Information
- Candidates do not need to be current union members to apply
- Upon hire, employees will enter a probationary period (up to 90 days) before transitioning to full union status
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
- Immediate need – hiring ongoing as project ramps up
Apply Today
We are looking to fill multiple driver positions quickly. If you have your CDL and are ready to get to work, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Safety equipment provided
- Union benefits
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a CDL Class A or B?
- Can you pass a federal and police background check?
Work Location: In person
Title: Local Ready Mix Truck Driver CDL A or B
Company: United Contractors Midwest (UCM)
Location: Macomb, IL
