Summit Materials - Summit Materials DoD SkillBridge Program

The Concrete-Mixer Truck Driver delivers concrete and other cement-based mixtures to industrial, commercial, and residential construction job sites. A person with this job must be able to safety operate the truck and its auxiliary equipment such as levers, chutes, and mixing drums. When picking up the materials to be loaded into the mixer, the driver must be able to manipulate the drum under the hoppers that dispense the cement, gravel, sand, and water into it. The Driver must understand the mixing procedure and adjust the speeds on the mixer accordingly. The driver must know what materials should be in the blend and check the work order to ensure they are picking up the appropriate mixture. Performs other duties as directed by Dispatcher/Supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting ready mix concrete.- Check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good operating order.- Maintain logs of operating hours and delivery of product, following applicable state and federal regulations.- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.- Maneuver vehicle into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.- Drive vehicle safely, including vehicles with high center of gravity, to transport and deliver product, following applicable state and federal regulations.- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.- Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs.- Load and unload vehicles, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.- Climb ladders or stairs to inspect loads, ensuring that the product is accurate, and vehicle is clean.- Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.- Effectively and professionally communicate with customers to ensure proper delivery of product.- Must maintain driver’s daily logs.- Climb in and out of vehicle cab frequently throughout day.- Perform other duties as assigned by management.