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Job Title: Concrete Mixer Driver

Four Corners Materials, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving, and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Job Summary

Drive a truck equipped with an auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites. Ensure compliance with all Department of Transportation requirements, including licensing, vehicle inspection, and hours of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect the truck daily, completing the Driver Check-off Sheet to ensure all systems are functioning properly.
• Drive the truck to the location for unloading in a safe manner.
• Back the truck under the batching or loading hopper to receive concrete.
• Climb the ladder on the mixer truck to view the load of concrete for consistency and amount, and inspect the drum for cleanliness.
• Adjust the trailer axle pressure depending on the weight of the load.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, including city street maps, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Maneuver the truck to deliver concrete to the point of delivery.
• Assemble concrete chutes weighing 35-50 pounds each.
• Maintain hand and foot controls and understand and follow hand signals while operating the truck.
• Clean the truck after loading and after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in the mixer and on the truck.
• Spray surfaces of the truck with an acid compound to clean the truck and drum in accordance with company standards.
• Read, understand, and comply with the Safety Manual and Employee Manual.
• Understand that attendance and punctuality are required each day of work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must have a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The employee must meet all eligibility requirements for driving a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Report to the plant dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents, including delivery tickets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

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