Upstone Materials | Ready Mix Driver Malone, NY
Job Description
Deliver ready-mix concrete safely and on schedule to multiple job sites
Ready Mix Driver
Upstone Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence.
Job Summary: The Ready Mix Driver operates a truck with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites while operating under FMCSA and DOT regulations.
Safety: Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment.
Quality: Follows NYS DOT and ASTM standards for delivery.
Functional/Technical: Fills aggregate and sand bins on the concrete plant by operating the loader. Shovels and cleans around plant. Performs a pre-trip inspection and prepares the required report. Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, cement, stone, additives, and water and starts mixer. Drives truck to location for unloading. Moves levers on truck to release concrete down truck chute into wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured. Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck. Sprays surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete. Assemble and disassemble concrete chutes. Monitors vehicle's gauges and alerts appropriate parties immediately of any mechanical issues. Maintains truck fluids as part of pre-inspection.
Teamwork/Communication: Have the willingness to work in a team environment; assist co-workers and supervisors with assigned duties. Assist new hires in training in Ready Mix operations as directed by Superintendent. Communicate openly, honestly, and professionally with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and all others. Be willing to work with alongside fellow employees to complete assigned tasks sometimes under adverse working conditions to meet goals set forth by management.
Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED. Valid CDL B driver's license (without restriction). Previous field experience in concrete manufacturing preferred.
Work Environment: Variable hours and shifts. Work in varying weather conditions. Ability to lift 50+ pounds. Work as part of the crew. Ability to drive a commercial vehicle for up to 14 hours a day. Ability to climb in and out of their truck several times a day. Ability to climb a ladder.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deliver concrete mix to job sites while operating a ready-mix concrete truck, Operate concrete mixer and manage loading/unloading at sites, Conduct pre-trip inspections and maintain required reports, Assist with loading aggregates and cleaning around the plant as needed, Communicate with customers and team to ensure on-time deliveries
