Driver

Description

Serving as the premier ready-mix supplier for more than 60 years, Central Iowa Ready Mix takes pride in delivering the highest quality concrete on time, safely, and with the best service. Central Iowa Ready Mix is comprised of Concrete Supply and Iowa State Ready Mix. With 24 locations strategically located throughout the SW Iowa, West Central Iowa, Des Moines Metro and Omaha/Council Bluffs area, we can provide our customers with the best quality ready-mix concrete in a timely and exceptional manner. Positive attitude is a must!

Position Overview

The Ready-Mix Driver is responsible for safely driving and operating an assigned ready-mix truck or material truck. This position is also responsible for ensuring the proper servicing and maintenance is performed on the assigned truck.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Drive on public roadways and construction sites in accordance with safe and prudent practice, DOT regulations, public safety laws, OSHA regulations, and the Company’s Safety Program.
• Operate and deliver materials on assigned vehicles in a safe, legal, efficient, and professional manner without additional training.
• Verify specification and order compliance for the materials delivered.
• Operate assigned vehicle in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations, Company policies and procedures, and safe practice.
• Take special efforts to satisfy client requirements.
• Complete and submit all executed delivery orders.
• Use sound judgment in all driving and site conditions. Drive safely and carefully. Comply with all traffic laws. Adjust driving to the conditions. Take all necessary precautions to protect assigned vehicle and other’s property.
• Frequently report to the dispatcher using correct communication procedures concerning delivery status, and properly operate the vehicle’s “status box.”
• Accurately complete daily "Pre-trip" and "Post-trip" Inspection Reports for all assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Keep assigned trucks and equipment in a safe and proper mechanical condition, correctly maintained and clean inside and outside. Insure the proper servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicle. Perform minor repairs and service when necessary.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on assigned truck and equipment as directed, including greasing, hose changing, bolt tightening, etc.
• Perform duties as directed related to assigned vehicle, the plant and plant site.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Accrual based paid time off and holiday pay.

Requirements

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 required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or demonstrable equivalent.
• Possess appropriate CDL driver’s license and all applicable license endorsements. Driving record must not cause an adverse insurance risk rating or premium increase, and not have any moving violations in the previous 6-months. Willing to train individuals with a permit.
• Familiarity with heavy truck driving, construction or ready-mix experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and accurately perform basic mathematical functions including adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must possess knowledge of Company policies and procedures, including safety.
• Must consistently produce and efficient, accurate work product.

Position Special Qualifications (special skills, leadership abilities, experience, communication abilities, achievements)

• Safe work record.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Work proficiently in a team organization.
• Work effectively under time and scheduling deadlines.
• Must be flexible and respond positively to change.
• Committed to Company’s mission and goals.
• Must be well groomed and always present a professional appearance.