Ernst Concrete

Truck Driver- Ready Mix College Park

College Park, GA

About This Job

Ernst is accepting applications for our College Park, GA location. Successful candidates must be able to work varied hours Monday-Saturday. Successful candidates will have 1 year truck driving experience and an acceptable MVR with NO WITHDRAWALS OR SUSPENSIONS IN THE PRECEDING 36 MONTHS. Successful candidates would be responsible for the delivery of ready mix concrete and other associated products to construction job sites within our production areas. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient delivery of ready mix concrete, and the truck driver may be called upon to work as business and weather conditions warrant.

Essential Job Functions

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Perform Pre-Trip inspection of the truck in accordance with D.O.T regulations, including fluids such as oil and antifreeze.

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Maneuver truck in a safe manner while at plant through all sequences of the concrete loading cycle.

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Receive delivery ticket.

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Add various ingredients such as fiber, admixtures, and other products as directed.

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Check slumps and mix of concrete.

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Drive truck in safe manner to jobs arriving with desired slump and/or extra products.

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Back up or pull into jobsites, must be able to maneuver truck in uneven and poor terrain.

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Place chutes from fender to main chute on front of truck.

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Unload concrete in courteous manner.

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Have delivery ticket signed and assure all information required is written down, and to collect cash or checks on C.O.D. job sites.

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Wash truck down after unloading in designated area per contractor.

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Exterior and interior of truck must also be maintained in a clean manner.

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Never discredit a customer in the field or on the radio.

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Communicate well with dispatcher throughout the delivery process.

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Refuel truck as needed and every evening and perform all post inspection procedures..

Job Requirements

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Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management.

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Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

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Must be able to do simple math, such as addition and subtraction.

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Must have and maintain a valid Class A or B CDL license issued by the state of Georgia.

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Must be able to pass a Federal Department of Transportation drug/alcohol screening and physical.

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Must maintain driving record in accordance with Federal and State Motor Carrier regulations and company policy.

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Must be able to deal with management, co-workers, and customers in a diplomatic, manner in varied stressful situations.

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Must be able to operate vehicle and perform tasks in a safe manner and observe all safety requirements and policies.

Physical Demands

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This is moderately strenuous work. The truck driver must climb in and out of truck approximately 50 times per day. The bottom of the seat is approximately 50 inches from the ground. The first step is two feet off the ground, with the second step one foot higher. A bar or handle is provided to help the driver pull himself into the cab.

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Each truck is equipped with levers and pedals which are used to control the many parts of the truck while driving and during the process of unloading concrete. The truck driver must have coordination between hands and feet to accomplish these procedures. This could average over 100 times a day.

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The truck driver must also climb a ladder at the front of the truck approximately 13 feet high. This ladder is not only used to check the concrete, but to carry products, weighing up to 90 pounds, that are to be added to load.

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