Pneumatic Tanker/ Bulk Cement

Job Description

CEMENT TANKER

Position Summary:
Primary responsibility is to drive a cement tanker to ready mix concrete plants or a concrete mixer to job sites and safely deliver the load(s). This takes place in a variety of settings and conditions including uneven ground and may require lifting and attaching extension chutes weighing 35-50 pounds. A cement tanker/ready mix truck driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the tanker/ready mix truck used for delivery of products connected to the Company's ready-mix concrete operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Check loads to ensure product is being hauled in an appropriate and safe manner to adjust to desired level
- Estimate slump of concrete
- Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site
- Strive to meet customer expectations
- Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies
- 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, fuel, oil, and water
- May perform minor roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs.
- Maintain good working knowledge of the traffic routes of the city
- Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
- Adhere to all company, DOT and OSHA rules and regulations at all times
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Requirements:

- **Must possess a valid Texas issued commercial driver's license (CDL A)**:

- Be at least 21 years of age
- MVR - No DUI's or DWI's in the last 5 years, no more than 2 moving violations in the previous 3 years

Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands:

- 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/customers 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
- Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
- Must wear protective equipment while on the job