Overview
Mixer Driver Jobs in Plantsville, CT at F&F Concrete
Job summary
Mixer drivers are responsible for safe reception, delivery, and discharge of ready-mix concrete and other associated products to construction job sites in a safe and efficient manner. You are also responsible for the safe operation and cleanliness of the truck you are assigned. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, Depending on projects occasional nights and Saturdays. This position sometimes requires long and physical hours in all types of weather and overtime is expected to occur depending on project requirements. (room for growth)
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Performs thorough pre trip and post trip inspections; checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order and meets applicable laws and Dot regulations.
- Complete written report of problems or necessary repairs and forward it to maintenance personnel. Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
- Maintain communication with dispatcher as necessary regarding deliveries, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervisor.
- Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle, investigate abnormalities and perform operator maintenance and minor field repairs.
- Receives ready mix in truck according to prescribed procedures.
- Ensures the timely and accurate delivery of ready mix, to include maintaining the integrity of product and matching slump request per customer.
- Operates the hopper, axles and various other components of the truck as prescribed.
- Safely discharges mix by assembling and operating hydraulic chutes and controlling drum speed.
- Safely navigate areas of heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic, as well as various other roadways and construction obstacles obeying applicable laws and following dispatch instructions.
- Collect money from customers and record transactions on batch tickets.
- Inform customers of products, listen and communicate or resolve service complaints.
- Conclude discharge by thoroughly rinsing residual mix and hardened concrete from drum, chutes and truck.
- Maintains personal protective equipment (PPE), safe operation, and clean personal appearance by complying with organization operational policies, procedures and standards, as well as state and local driving rules and regulations.
- Cleans truck exterior and interior according to prescribed procedures.
- Maintains delivery, truck, and all ticket records by obtaining proper signatures and information. Completes pre/post trip inspection forms and logging any issues with truck performance.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
- Valid CDL class B driver’s license
- Valid DOT medical card
- Previous mixer driver or similar heavy equipment operator preferred but will provide necessary training for the right candidate.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
- Demonstrates the ability to work in a safe manner as well as maintain a safe work environment.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude in a team environment.
- Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends if needed.
- Demonstrates the ability work and communicate well with other employees and supervisors.
- Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
- Demonstrates good internal and external customer service, communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates good performance, safety and attendance and punctuality.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
- Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks.
- Must pass a DOT physical exam and pre-employment-controlled substance testing.
Pay & Benefits
This is a full-time hourly position. Starting pay is based on experience with room to grow based on satisfactory full-time employment. Paid holidays include the days of New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Flat health insurance premium assistance of 50% per week after 3 months of full-time employment. One-week paid time-off after 120 working days of full-time employment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Home daily
- Monday to Friday, occasional nights
- Overtime
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL B and medical card (Required)
Background check & drug test required.
Applicants with criminal records are encouraged to apply
Typical Physical Demands
In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and listen. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, sitting, and climbing. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.
Disclaimer
This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in this position may be asked to perform other duties. F&F Concrete reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or F&F Concrete may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
The pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Title: Mixer Driver
Company: F&F Concrete
Location: Plantsville, CT
