MIXER DRIVER BOOSTER

Minimum Requirements

• A CDL Class B license with two years truck driving experience. Preference given for experience driving a ready-mix truck. Must maintain a DOT valid medical card and acceptable driving record.
• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
• Must become a member of the Hawaii Teamsters & Allied Workers Local 996.

Preferred Requirements

• Valid Class A or B license
• Knowledge of ready mix properties

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily truck inspections. DOT pre & post operational checks to include checking oil, water, fuel levels, light & braking systems and tires to ensure safe equipment operation.
• Report needed repairs and any unsafe condition or mechanical defect of truck on a daily basis using DOT daily vehicle condition report..
• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement and water and starts mixer adjusting ready mix to proper slump, rinsing downloading area and cleaning off material spilled on outside of drum.
• Receives a batched load of concrete materials from batch plant or transfer unit, checks load for conformance with sales invoice on aggregate type & size, proper slump and load size before leaving the plant and during the placement at the project site.
• Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
• Checks size of load and determine correct hydraulic pressure setting on Booster Axle for proper load distribution and safety.
• Takes proper precaution in the operation of vehicle to compensate for the high center of gravity and use good judgement in determining speed, angle and stability when encountering "X" hazardous terrain.
• Drives truck to location for unloading, attaches chutes then unloads concrete
• Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose or (where applicable) hazardous materials including hydrochloric or muratic acid. Cleans out concrete buildup in drum when required.
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment. Drives and operates truck in a safe and responsible manner, observing all traffic codes and conform to established Federal and State regulations.
• Will collect cash on C.O.D. sales while following established procedures.
• Assists mechanics or other tradesperson on emergency repairs.
• Clean and maintain truck.
• Add value-added supplies, such as fiber as needed.
• Make contact with customer on job site for unloading instructions and secure signature on load invoice.
• Adjust slump to contractor's requirements and note changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assurance.
• Ensure proper use of truck tracking software.
• Be able to work without direct supervision.
• Work with central dispatch or plant person for daily schedule
• Secure (lock) truck appropriately on job site and at end of shift (where applicable)
• May be required to work extra hours, weekends, holidays, or nights.
• Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards and other needed paperwork.
• Maintain proper information in truck cab and perform daily housekeeping in truck cab.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 60 lbs.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Concrete properties
• Knowledge of ready-mix properties and applications.
• Ability to ascertain safest delivery method on job sites
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to work efficiently and timely when dealing with a perishable commodity.
• Strong defensive driving skills.
• Ability to read and write to complete proper paperwork.
• Basic knowledge of truck tracking/dispatching software.