Ready Mix in Cherokee, IA, is looking for applicants who will drive trucks equipped with a concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites. Benefits included.

• Pre-trip inspection of ready-mix truck pursuant to D.O.T. regulations. Pre-trip inspection includes checking fluid levels of engine oil, antifreeze, tire pressure, brakes, and other driver-operated controls for loading and unloading ready-mix.
• Fills water tank before each delivery by placing rubber hose into the water tank and filling after checking that all valves are shut.
• Uses map book and experience and takes most direct route to job site to ensure on-time delivery.
• Safely drives truck to jobsite and arrives with the desired slump within customer or job specifications.
• Upon arriving on jobsite, the driver must be able to safely maneuver truck in often very unstable ground conditions. Safe observations of customers’ equipment and conditions.
• Driver will add necessary ingredients such as fibers, chemical admixtures, cement, or integral colors at plant or job site, as well as other products.
• Pursuant to customer needs, driver will place chutes from fender or hanging rack onto the main chute at the rear of truck for discharge. Upon completion of discharge, driver will wash the chutes and put back in the appropriate location on truck.
• Upon completion of each shift, driver will wash truck with a hose and brush, including the use of acidic solution when necessary.
• Communicate with dispatch through the use of two-way radio and the use of a truck status signaling system.
• Ready-mix driver is responsible to call callout each day for start time.
• Each driver is expected to perform a post-trip inspection of the truck pursuant to DOT regulations.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor/management.

Experience and abilities you will need:
High school diploma (minimum); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to pass Federal Department of Transportation drug screen and physical.
• Maintain driving record in accordance with Federal and State Motor Carrier regulations.
• Ability to handle cash and make change.
• Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• Maintain Department of Transportation Health cond.
• Average Work Hours: 10 hours/day, 4 – 6 days/week
• Lifting 50lbs. frequently
• Extremes temperatures (C or H)