CONCRETE / READY-MIX TRUCK DRIVER, Class B CDL required w/ Manual transmission

Cowden Gravel & Ready Mix specializes in aggregate and concrete needs. We are looking to hire 1-2 Ready-Mix truck drivers as we enter our peak season. These positions are permanent, full-time employment. Cowden is looking for professional commercial truck drivers with at least a Class B CDL who are legally able to operate manual transmission trucks. We are willing to train new CDL holders and also those without concrete experience. Candidates who have experience operating mixer trucks and have experience with concrete are ideal candidates. If you enjoy some manual labor, driving truck, interacting with customers and co-workers regularly, working outside, earning prevailing wages...this is the job for you!!!

Serving Northwest Washington since 1945, Cowden is committed to providing quality products and genuine customer care. Top candidates for employment will be safe and courteous, skilled, dependable, enthusiastic, and willing to follow directions. While each truck requires different demands, we expect all our drivers to be physically capable of lifting 45 lbs., climbing fixed-ladders, performing vehicle inspections, and handling adverse weather conditions.

To join our team, please submit a resume to this job posting. Selected applicants will be asked to supply a current copy of their driving record before an interview is offered.

READY-MIX DRIVER JOB DUTIES OVERVIEW

• Inspect and transport freshly mixed concrete from batch plant to job site
• Responsible for normal operating adjustments to the equipment and batch being hauled
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain appearance, clean/wash vehicle inside and out
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, squat, lift extension chutes, stretch, sit, shift gears
• Available for flexible work schedule according to customer needs, Mon-Sat
  
• Communicate with dispatch and work cooperatively with team
• Attend safety and team meetings
• Adjust axle pressure settings for proper load distribution
• Inspect and adjust slump according to ticket and admixtures
• Drive in compliance with traffic laws and determine correct, expeditious route to job sites
• Evaluate job site for safety
• Process required paperwork
• Provide excellent customer service

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Safe driving record
• Current, valid CDL class A or B (all mixer trucks are manual transmission)
• Current DOT medical card
• Experience (preferred)
• Negative pre-employment drug screen (required)
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Must pass a drive test with our Safety Manager
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness test
• Criminal background checks are conducted

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications. Base Hourly Rate Range: $25-$32 per hour PLUS benefits
• Overtime Pay after 40 hours/week
  
• Full time (40-60 hrs/wk), Mon-Fri, some Saturdays Spring - Fall
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pet, disability, life, and supplemental insurances:
  
  • Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours annually, increasing to 120 hours after 3 years (PRO=Vacation and sick pay)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year (3 are personal choice days)
• Retirement Savings - contributions to 401K after 30 days of employment, employer matching program + core contributions
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Drug & Alcohol Free company

To join our team, please submit a resume online to this post showing past employment history, explanation of gaps, and relevant job skills.

Cowden Grave & Ready-Mix is a Lafargeholcim company as of 1/1/2022 and we are excited to remain family oriented with our small town feel, while being able to offer the generous benefits of a large corporation.