Ready Mix Driver - Military Veterans

Job ID:  506430

 Conco Companies is a CRH company.  Conco Companies is the leading ready-mix and crushed stone supplier in southwest Missouri and has been in business for over 70 years.  Conco is also active in the trucking, cut-stone and quarry supply industries.  With industry leading products and services, it is a great place to grow.  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today.

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Pay: $24.50 an hour.

Summary:  Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement, admixtues and water and starts mixer.
• Fills water tank with water.
• 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 with concrete.
• Cleans truck after loading and delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in/on mixer and on truck.
• Carries and assembles concrete chute(s).
• Climb ladder attached after loading to inspect the concrete for the proper slump requirement.
• Fill out the delivery ticket with delivery times, receiving signature, water added and other information as directed by management.
• Use the radio and GPS status units to communicate with dispatch.
• Interacts with customers and contractors at job sites.
• Daily Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Safety Exams completed and signed.  This is your first line of defense in protecting yourself from any potential Safety Hazards.  You will be trained how to do these exams properly.  If you have any questions about any safety hazards, ask your supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes all safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. 

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Possess a CDL Class A or B Drivers License; Possess a valid medical certificate

• Some individuals with certain physical impairments may apply for a Medical Exemption, or Certificate

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee is frequently required to climb a ladder on side of delivery unit to inspect the concrete in the drum.  The employee may be required to drive a delivery unit that is equipped with a manual transmission requiring the depressing of a clutch several times during the day.  The employee may be required to clean the outside of the delivery unit with acid to remove hardened concrete.  The employee may be required to perform simple maintenance on ready mix vehicles and perform other activities around the plant as deemed necessary.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses and ear protection will be provided and required during these times. whenever outside of the office, breakroom or vehicle.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job.  It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform the work.

This is a saftey sensitive job.

About CRH 

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!

Concrete Company of Springfield is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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