Cemex
Ready Mix Driver
San Antonio, Texas, United States
We are hiring for all 3 Cemex locations–the Downtown plant, Grissom Plant and Schertz, TX Plant!
Job Summary
Your primary responsibility is to drive a concrete mixer to work sites and discharge loads. This is in a variety of settings and conditions including uneven ground, and may require unloading and attaching extension chutes weighing thirty to fifty pounds to end of primary chute. A Ready Mix Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ready-mix truck used for delivery of products connected to the company’s ready-mix concrete operation.
Job Responsibilities
• Safely drive truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads.
• Check loads to ensure product is being hauled in an appropriate and safe manner to adjust to desired level.
• Estimate slump of concrete.
• Distinguish between a proper mix and one that is too rocky or too sandy.
• Distinguish the color difference between mixes.
• Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site.
• Strive to meet customer expectations without exception and achieve highly positive customer satisfaction survey results consistent with strategic objectives.
• Develop extensive working relationships with customers, both external and internal, in order to maximize opportunities for CEMEX and to ensure customer needs are addressed.
• Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies.
• Maintain personal appearance in neat and clean manner, including shirts tucked in at all times.
• 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, oil, and water.
• May perform roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs, etc.
• Maintain good working knowledge of the traffic routes of the city.
• Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management.
• Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees, as well as all CEMEX’s customers.
• Adhere to all CEMEX, D.O.T., and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations at all times.
• Meet or exceed company safety standards.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications
• Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL A or B)
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Acceptable CSA - MVR
• No DUIs or DWIs in the last 5 years and no more than 3 moving violations in the previous 3 years
• High school diploma, preferred
• Bilingual skills are a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Add and subtract two digit numbers
• Perform the four basic arithmetic operations
Working Conditions
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location
Physical Requirements
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors 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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.