Truck Driver - Northgate Ready Mix (Windsor, CA) (Transportation)

Job ID: 502601

Northgate Ready Mix, a CRH company, a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.

Position Overview
Whether you're looking for an opportunity to break into the construction industry, or looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you'll drive a company truck (dump truck, mixer truck, tanker, low boy and/or super dump) to job sites or company locations to deliver materials. Each day provides you with a different adventure. If you're focused on the desire to learn and grow, work well independently with the support of a team, and are passionate about delivering high-quality products, you'll thrive on our truck driving team. By doing so, you'll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Do you love driving trucks, or have you always wanted to, but don't want to be on the road away from home for long periods of time? Family and work-life balance are important to us here at Northgate Ready Mix. If you're someone that takes pride in your work, enjoys a new challenge each day, and thrives in a customer-centric environment, this is the career path for you. Limited experience? No worries! We'll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful. If you've got the drive, we'll help you to reach your goals.

Location: Windsor, CA. Must also be willing to travel to our various site locations within a 2-3 hour drive as needed for hauling our products.

Wage: $26 - 35/hr. DOE w/ potential for overtime

Shift: Typically works M-F 8-12 hrs./day with occasional Saturdays, as needed.

What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)

• Have an unrestricted Class A CDL.
• Must obtain a current medical card.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must pass physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Why you might like this role...

• You are flexible to drive a variety of trucks and willing to be flexible with filling in where our team needs.
• You possess a strong desire to learn and grow.
• You shine in an organized and communicative environment.
• You want a career with expansive growth potential, and you're motivated to learn the ins-and-outs of the business to watch your career soar. Once you've gained a solid understanding of our business, you'll have the opportunity to chart your career path. Whether you choose to specialize in a specific truck driving focus or explore opportunities across different departments, we empower you to take control of your career growth.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.
• Be able to manipulate truck steering wheel (power steering), shifter, and other various levers and knobs necessary for operation of truck and associated equipment. Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle, investigate abnormalities and perform operator maintenance and minor field repairs.
• Operate truck to deliver to sites as specified, in a safe and efficient manner, obeying applicable laws and following dispatch instructions.
• Maintain communication with Dispatcher as necessary regarding deliveries, check delivery tickets for special instructions and complete as required.
• Ensure proper materials are loaded in a safe manner and obtain proper signatures as required.
• Respond to customer questions related to basic product knowledge and basic construction techniques.
• Maintain operator logs, forms, and records in accordance with company policy and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Complete tablet report of problems or necessary repairs and forward to maintenance personnel, detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

Physical Requirements

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.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

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 occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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!

Northgate Ready Mix, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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