Truck Driver-Ready Mix at Zachry – Corpus Chrisit, Texas

Position Overview

The Ready-Mix Truck Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of company products and materials. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintains equipment in good working order, and provides excellent customer service during deliveries and pickups. The position requires a high level of safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to varying work conditions and schedules.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

• Responsible for the safe and secure transportation of products to scheduled destinations.
• Operate trucks for the delivery, pickup, and relocation of products and materials.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations assisting with unloading product.
• Inventory products and record after every race event.
• Keep track of all permits, licenses, and insurances and notify the office before any expiration.
• Complete daily driver log according to State and Federal law.
• Verify load versus load sheet prior to departure.
• Records quantities and descriptions of the product being returned.
• Contacts Fleet Safety Coordinator with estimated leave time from destination
• Operate all Material Handling Equipment as required.
• Observe and notify management and contracted maintenance provider of anything that needs service performed.
• Must be able to receive electronic dispatches via personal smart phone
• Always maintain work area, truck and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Responsible for abiding by and supporting all company safety policies, rules and procedures as well as OSHA regulations.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

Educational Skills and Experience

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Valid CDL license and current medical card.
• Current endorsements as required by DOT regulations.
• Ability to maintain required certifications and endorsements (DOT, OSHA, MSHA, company safety programs).

Education & Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment at all times.
• Willingness and ability to make overnight runs as needed.
• Ability to learn and operate all company Material Handling Equipment.
• Capability to perform heavy manual tasks under varied weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is based at multiple locations and requires regular day travel, with occasional overnight runs as needed. Candidates must pass background checks and drug testing and maintain a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements and a clean driving record. The role involves extended periods of sitting while driving and may require working outside of a standard schedule. Work conditions include exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.

Physical Demands

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

• Prolonged sitting, driving, and MHE operation.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Ability to stand or sit for 8–15 hours per day.
• Regular bending, reaching, and movement required as part of daily activities.