Job Information
Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. Truck Driver in Montrose, Colorado
Position: Truck Driver
Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
Wage Range: $24 - $27 per hour, based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Comply with all Department of Transportation requirements including but not limited to licensing, vehicle inspection, and hours of service. Inspects the truck as required at the start of each workday, completing the Driver Check-off Sheet which indicates that all systems are functioning properly. Drives truck to location for unloading in a safe manner Backs truck under batching or loading hopper to receive concrete. Climbs the ladder, approximately 10-12 feet, on the mixer truck to view the load of concrete for consistency and amount, to inspect the drum for cleanliness. Adjusts the trailer axle pressure depending on the weight of the load. Follows written and verbal instructions to include city street maps and can complete necessary paperwork. Maneuvers the truck up to deliver concrete to the point of delivery. Assembles concrete chute(s) weighing 35-50 pounds each. Moves hand and foot controls and understands and follows hand signals while operating the truck. Cleans truck after loading and after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck. Sprays surfaces of truck with acid compound to clean truck and drum in accordance with company standards. Reads, understands and complies with the Safety Manual and Employee Manual. Understands that attendance and punctuality are required each day of work.
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Must have a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must meet all eligibility requirements for driving a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Work Requirements:
Must be 18 years in age or older. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. Report to the plant dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as delivery tickets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Requirements:
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Jobsite: Montrose, CO
Benefits: Extensive benefits package
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