Job ID: 530313
Fordyce Concrete Co., a CRH company, has provided ready mixed concrete to the Kansas City area construction market since 1961. Our sales and management staffs collectively offer more than a century of experience. Fordyce Concrete is a union producer. With safety first, our priority is to attract, develop and retain talented employees through a culture of high performance, career building opportunities based on mutual commitment and a balanced, high quality of life.
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Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Career Development: Opportunities to train, mentor, and advance within the company.
- Team Environment: Join a group of professionals who respect and support each other.
- Safety Focus: Work for a company that puts your safety first, with ongoing training and up-to-date equipment.
About the Role
As a Ready-Mix Driver, you'll be the face of our company, ensuring safe and timely delivery of ready-mix concrete to a variety of projects and customers. You'll operate modern equipment in both industrial and residential settings, often working independently while knowing our team has your back.
Main Responsibilities
- Safely operate ready mix trucks to deliver concrete to job sites and company locations
- Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections by DOT standards
- Load and unload equipment and materials as needed
- Maintain accurate mileage logs and delivery records
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and traffic laws
- Perform minor truck maintenance and keep your vehicle clean and orderly
- Support your team and supervisors with additional duties as required
- Deliver quality service and represent our company with professionalism and courtesy
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 3+ years' experience driving trucks of similar size and equipment preferred
- Valid CDL A or B license required; must maintain an active, clear record. (must be able to drive manual transmission)
Work Requirements
- Pass a DOT physical, drug screening, and background check
- Hold a valid DOT medical card
- Commitment to safe work practices and PPE usage (company provided)
- Willing to work up to 6 days a week with overtime as needed
- Flexible to work nights, weekends, and travel for assignments
- Team player with a positive attitude, strong communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to train and mentor others if experienced
- Meet company, state, and federal driving standards
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in operating mixer trucks and related equipment
- Strong math, recordkeeping, and basic reading skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and in a team
- Experience in securing and transporting heavy or oversized loads
- Professional, courteous, and effective communication with customers and coworkers
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
- Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
- Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
- Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
- Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?
If you're a skilled driver who values safety, teamwork, and growth, we want you on our team! Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding new chapter!
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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 official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Fordyce Concrete Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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