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Working As A Mixer Driver

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Controlling Machines and Processes

Mostly Sitting
Stressful
$40,260
Average Salary

What Does A Mixer Driver Do At Jobe Materials

* 1) Drive a material dump truck/belly-dump/side-dump truck.
* Pick-up and deliver aggregate material such as sand, gravel, rock, and asphalt.
* Climbing and washing vehicle.
* Tasks may include but are not necessarily limited to: Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
* Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
* Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
* Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
* Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
* Fill out defective equipment reports.
* Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance

What Does A Mixer Driver Do At Holcim (Us) Inc.

* Ensures the safe and timely delivery of concrete to the customer at the proper slump and to the proper job site.
* This can also include beginning the order process for additional orders and encouraging the customer to utilize value added ingredients such as fiber, retardant, color or other additives.
* Returns to the assigned batch plant in a timely manner for additional loads.
* Delivers concrete as customer specifies, after determining customer’s requests are safe and possible.
* Communicates truck/job status to dispatch.
* Maintains good public relations with customer
* Maintains appearance of truck, proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels, oil, hydraulic, coolant and fuel.
* Performs minor repairs to truck as needed.
* Maintains load in transit to job.
* Adds fiber reinforcement to load as directed.
* Inspects load during wash down, reports any problems.
* Completes washout procedures both during and at end-of-day; cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck; may spray surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete.
* Performs pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of truck and mixer.
* Ensures that safety, compliance, environmental and DOT requirements are followed at all times.
* Driving Ready Mix truck, checking loads, washing mixer top to bottom, delivering concrete to various job sites, loading and dumping truck.
* Maintains appearance of truck.
* Maintains proper air pressure in tires.
* Performs minor repairs as needed.
* Maintains proper fluid levels.
* Completes all paperwork that may be necessary; assist with plant work as required by plant management.
* Qualifications
* KNOWLEDGE

What Does A Mixer Driver Do At GCC Sun City Materials LLC

* This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of ready mix trucks.
* Deliveries will be made in both industrial and residential areas.
* Work will be performed per the Batch Plant Supervisors instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.
* Delivery and shift schedules will be directed and scheduled by DISPATCH (including plant locations as work schedules demand).
* The driver is responsible for the efficient working condition and cleanliness of equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
* Drivers will be expected to assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment in and around the batch plant as per supervisor s instruction.
* When working with coworkers employed as Material Spotters/Dump Men, constant eye contact will be maintained with this person when backing, communicating using hand signals, or other movements.
* If whereabouts of Material Spotters/Dump Men is unknown, vehicle is to be stopped until this person is

What Does A Mixer Driver Do At Campbell Concrete & Materials

* Deliver concrete to job sites following safety and operational guidelines.
* Check concrete for quality and size according to ticket.
* Deliver concrete as directed by dispatch through knowledge of expeditious routes.
* Unload concrete at the job site without damage to equipment, framework and utilities.
* Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
* Drive in compliance with traffic laws and extend courtesy to other vehicles on the road.
* Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
* Maintain courteous customer relations.
* Wash out drum, fuel truck, and clean vehicle

What Does A Mixer Driver Do At Croell Inc.

* Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules and projects
* Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook and abide by the employment policies and regulations
* Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed timely, thoroughly and correctly at all times
* Teach, coach and work with team in a constructive manner
* Consistently keep equipment clean and organized to promote professionalism, safety and efficiency
* Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory trainings
* Make safety the main priority while working on equipment
* Ensure all equipment in operation meets or exceeds all DOT standards
* Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and management
* Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive
* Willingness to perform duties outside normal scope of work (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours)
* Essential Duties and Functions:
* Maintain vehicles in a clean, organized and safe manner
* Complete pre and post-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure that all DOT standards are met, such as air brakes, oil, water, tire inflation, proper lighting, permits, safety kit, log book updated, etc.
* Perform maintenance on Redi
* Mix trucks and other equipment as required
* Visually inspect mix for proper materials, verify load size to ticket, check for proper slump and adjust accordingly
* Deliver concrete using the most efficient route as directed by dispatcher or Plant Manager
* Communicate and work with all customers in a manner that reflects excellent customer service
* Collect payment from customers and process accordingly
* Complete wash down at job site according to location customer directs, complete drum rinse upon returning to plant and perform required drum “chipping”
* Wear appropriate personal protection equipment when necessary
* Record any maintenance issues in truck log book and ensure supervisor is aware of any maintenance issues that would inhibit work production or create safety concerns
* Process required paperwork throughout the day (time reporting, truck reports, trip tickets)
* Cross-train on topics such as dispatch, batching, mechanic

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How To Become A Mixer Driver

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers usually have a high school diploma and attend a professional truckdriving school. They must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Education

Most companies require their truck drivers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Many companies require drivers to attend professional truckdriving schools, where they take training courses to learn how to maneuver large vehicles on highways or through crowded streets. During these classes, drivers also learn the federal laws and regulations governing interstate truck driving. Students attend either a private truckdriving school or a program at a community college that lasts between 3 and 6 months.

Upon finishing their classes, drivers receive a certificate of completion.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is considering a requirement that mandates all newly hired interstate truck drivers to take a truckdriving course.

The Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) certifies a small percentage of driver-training courses at truckdriver training schools that meet both the industry standards and the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines for training tractor-trailer drivers.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

All long-haul truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Qualifications for obtaining a CDL vary by state but generally include passing both a knowledge test and a driving test. States have the right to refuse to issue a CDL to anyone who has had a CDL suspended by another state.

Drivers can get endorsements to their CDL that show their ability to drive a specialized type of vehicle. Truck drivers transporting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) must have a hazardous materials endorsement (H). Getting this endorsement requires passing an additional knowledge test and a background check.

Federal regulations require random testing of on-duty truck drivers for drug or alcohol abuse. In addition, truck drivers can have their CDL suspended if they are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or are convicted of a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.

Other actions can result in a suspension after multiple violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website has a list of these violations. Additionally, some companies have stricter standards than what federal regulations require.

Training

After completing truckdriving school and being hired by a company, drivers normally receive between 1 and 3 months of on-the-job training. During this time, they drive a truck with a more experienced mentor–driver in the passenger seat. This period of on-the-job training is given so that the new drivers will learn more about the specific type of truck they will drive and material they will transport.

Important Qualities

Hand-eye coordination. Drivers of heavy trucks and tractor-trailers must be able to coordinate their legs, hands, and eyes simultaneously so that they will react appropriately to the situation around them and drive the vehicle safely.

Hearing ability. Truck drivers need good hearing. Federal regulations require that a driver be able to hear a forced whisper in one ear at 5 feet (with or without the use of a hearing aid).

Physical health. Federal regulations do not allow people to become truck drivers if they have a medical condition, such as high blood pressure or epilepsy, which may interfere with their ability to operate a truck. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website has a full list of medical conditions that disqualify someone from driving a long-haul truck.

Visual ability. Truck drivers must be able to pass vision tests. Federal regulations require a driver to have at least 20/40 vision with a 70-degree field of vision in each eye and the ability to distinguish the colors on a traffic light.

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Top Skills for A Mixer Driver

Top Mixer Driver Skills

Different Job Sites
Timely Delivery
Safety Regulations

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Get loaded with concrete and go to different job sites.
Assured the safe and timely delivery of sand, gravel, and concrete products to numerous local construction sites.
Drive concrete mixer truck and figure out the slump and follow all the safety regulations
Maintained daily vehicle inspections and reports and ensured that each vehicle is safe and well maintained.
Trained new employees on driving techniques needed to safely operate and unload a ready mix truck on and off road.