Ready Mix Driver in St. Louis, Missouri at American Ready Mix Company

The purpose of this position is to drive, operate and maintain a ready-mix concrete truck in a safe and professional manner. The position must give special attention to customer service, as this is the point of most frequent contact with our customers. Individuals in this position should be willing and able to provide our customers with quality service, doing all they can to make our customer service the best in the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Class B Commercial Drivers License with air brake qualification.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Prior heavy truck driving experience mandatory, with 24 months minimum preferred.
• Ready-mix truck driving, or related construction experience, preferred.
• Driving record in conformity with this Company's vehicle policy requirements.
• Ability to pass basic training in safety, quality, and maintenance.
• Must be reliable.
• Must have a telephone or other reasonable means by which you can be contacted.
• Ability to provide negative pre-employment drug screen per D.O.T. requirements.
• Some mechanical ability to perform required pre and post-trip inspections and to correct minor deficiencies.
• High school diploma, or the equivalent, preferred.

This is a Union position with Local 682

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates vehicles and maintains personal safety in accordance with Company, FMCSA, and OSHA policy guidelines.
• Stay informed of all applicable D.O.T. rules and regulations, and operates within those rules and regulations.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on truck and related equipment for operation and safety.
• Keeps truck in premium operating condition and clean inside and outside by adhering to truck checkout and cleaning procedures.
• Uses sound judgment when setting up equipment on job sites that may be dangerous for the operator, equipment or other personnel.
• Reads and understands delivery tickets, especially with regard to delivery location and types and quantity of materials to be delivered.
• Reports back to dispatch using proper communication procedure, on status of job and for other scheduling purposes.
• Reports all mechanical problems with equipment to the proper individual(s).
• Performs a variety of other duties assigned by the plant operator relative to the plant and grounds.
• Performs other assigned duties, and operates other vehicles and/or equipment, with regard to the above standards.
• Performs duties in an efficient manner and assures customer satisfaction.