Ready Mix Driver- Carolinas -Hickory Plant

Company: Argos USA, LLC
Location: Newton
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description Overview

The role of Ready-Mix Driver transports ready mix concrete products from batch plants to customer job sites and unloads. This position is responsible for maintaining proper slump (water content) of ready-mix concrete. Inspects, services, and cleans concrete mixer truck. Work irregular hours depending on customer demands. Start time varies daily.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ability to follow directions, accurately receive, comprehend, and follow instructions from dispatch, including efficient handling of delivery tickets.
• Drive truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects destination job sites to verify the truck can be safely maneuvered.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatch.
• Cleans out and rinses chutes and the rear of the truck between loads.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports vehicle condition.
• Performs daily vehicle maintenance including checking fluid levels and adding fluids as necessary, lubricating as needed, fueling the truck as necessary, and at the end of each day, replacing mud flaps, etc. May assist mechanics with vehicle repair.
• Wash vehicles with corrosive materials to clean off cement dust and concrete buildup. Occasionally uses a chipping hammer to remove concrete buildup. May be required to remove concrete buildup from inside the drum.
• May set up and pour retaining blocks, curbs, etc. when returning to the yard with excess concrete.
• Maintain a clean work environment of truck and plant How to Get Started
  STEP ONE: Complete our online application
  STEP TWO: Be prepared to speak with one of our Recruiters, as they'll be reaching out to you soon.
  STEP THREE: Keep an eye on your texts and emails, we'll use this to send you additional details, questions, and information pertaining to our hiring interview and selection process.
  Benefits & Perks
  • Recession Resistant Industry
  • Consistent work, with a work/life balance
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Optional
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Get Hired: What to Expect During our Hiring Process
    • Background Check
    • Motor Vehicle Record Check
    • DOT 5-Panel Drug Screen
    • Fit for Duty Baseline Physical
    • Paid Orientation
    • A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies! Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!
      Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity . We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
      At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us Job Requirements Ability, Skills & Knowledge
      • Must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers' License at a minimum. A Class A Commercial Drivers' License is preferred.
      • Must possess, or be able to obtain, a current DOT Medical Qualification.
      • Air brake skills test required for all vehicles that have air brakes.
      • Must meet Driver Qualification Standards for the operating company.
      • Must be able to pass a background check, fitness for duty evaluation, and pre-employment drug testing.
      • No Driving Experience Needed
      • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight
        
        Argos a Summit Materials Company
        

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