Job Summary:

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of ready mix/haul trucks. Deliveries will be made in both industrial and residential areas. Work will be performed per the Batch/Plant Manager, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. Delivery and shift schedules will be directed and scheduled by DISPATCH (including plant locations as work schedules demand). The driver is responsible for the efficient working conditions and cleanliness of equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor. Drivers will be expected to assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment in and around the batch plant as per supervisor's instruction.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver material as customer specifies, after determining customers requests are safe and possible. Communicates truck/job status to dispatch professionally and maintain good public relations with customer.
• Maintain the appearance of truck, proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels, oil, hydraulic, coolant and fuel. Perform minor repairs to truck as needed.
• Maintain load in transit to job. Adds fiber reinforcement and other additives to load as directed. Inspects load during wash down, reports any problems after proper mix time of 3-5 minutes.
• Complete washout procedures both during and at end-of-day; cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck; may spray surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections during allotted time to ensure safe operation of truck and mixer.
• Ensure that safety, compliance, environmental and DOT requirements are followed at all times.
• Adhere to designated schedule and request PTO/Vacation in appropriate manner, as well as call in according to policy. (call in 1hr before shift start time and 2wk for PTO/vacation requests, requests arent guaranteed and await approval to confirm plans).
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• This is a Van Eaton Ready Mix safety sensitive position.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability that is required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Driving ready mix truck, adding proper additives, checking loads, washing mixer, delivering concrete to various job sites, loading and dumping truck.
• Complete all paperwork that may be necessary; assist with plant work as required by plant management.
• Perform job successfully.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage time and material records.
• Follow verbal and written instruction.
• Understanding of and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Driver must be able to communicate effectively on the radio system and use the truck tracking system correctly & efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with customers and appropriately represent the company.
• Ability to be a team player and role model for the company and its mission.
• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations, prompt in handling customer needs.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Observe safety and security procedures; adhere to company work rules, policies, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Use equipment and materials properly.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; change approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follow instructions, respond to management direction; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Ask for help when needed and generate suggestions for improving work.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance.