Ready Mix Drivers

Licenses / Certifications

• Valid CDL Class A (preferred) or Class B (required in many areas) with appropriate state endorsement.
• Air‐brake endorsement if operating air‐brake equipped trucks (or demonstrated competency).
• Tanker endorsement (N/T) if required by local regulations for hauling liquid or slurry.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (no recent major violations).

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years commercial truck driving (preferably heavy mixer/truck mixer experience).
• Experience operating concrete mixer trucks, batch trucks, or other heavy construction vehicles strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with loading/unloading, chute operation, and placing concrete is a plus.

Safety & regulatory

• Current DOT medical card (if CDL required) and ability to meet DOT physical standards.
• Pass pre‐employment drug & alcohol screen and be willing to submit to random testing.
• Knowledge of and compliance with DOT hours‐of‐service rules, company safety policies, and site safety plans.
• OSHA 10 (recommended) or equivalent safety training for construction site work.

Skills & knowledge

• Proficient in operating mixer controls: drum rotation, speed, discharge, chute placement, water/additive dosing.
• Ability to read and follow mix tickets, work orders, and delivery instructions.
• Basic vehicle inspection skills and ability to perform pre‐trip/post‐trip inspections; report defects.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for simple on‐site adjustments and routine maintenance tasks.
• Good spatial awareness and ability to position truck safely on varied job sites.
• Strong customer service and communication skills — interact professionally with foremen and customers.

Physical & work conditions

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work around moving equipment, and perform tasks in hot/cold/weather conditions.
• Comfortable standing, bending, climbing, and working outdoors for long shifts.
• Flexible schedule — ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Administrative & tech

• Able to complete delivery documentation accurately (paper or electronic) and handle cash/check/verifications if required.
• Comfortable using GPS, mobile apps, and electronic dispatch systems.

Background & vetting

• Clean background check (no recent felonies that affect safety/trust).
• References from prior trucking or construction employers.

Preferred / value‐adds

• Experience with concrete placement/finishing basics (helps with customer relations).
• Experience working in construction environments and understanding of site safety.
• Additional endorsements (tank, doubles/triples) or previous company safety awards.

Onboarding & training expectations

• Complete company orientation, safety training, and mixer‐specific operating training.
• Job‐shadow with experienced driver for 1–5 shifts before solo deliveries.
• Regular refresher training on safety, DOT rules, and customer service.