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Company Background
Overland Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates throughout Central Nebraska with plants in Aurora, Central City, Hebron, Silver Creek, Strang, St. Paul, and York (Nebraska) and a plant in Belleville (Kansas).  We put an emphasis on incorporating the highest quality materials, state of the art equipment, and a focus on customer service with an extensively trained staff.  For more information about Overland Ready Mixed, visit www.readymixedconcrete.com.

NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO's story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska.  Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.    For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Position Summary
Drives a transit mixer truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix and other related construction products to job sites.  $2500 Hiring Bonus!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Daily perform a pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe vehicle.  Document any maintenance that may be required.

Back or drive truck under loading hopper, Prepare mixer to receive concrete.  Follows guidelines and instructions by dispatch personnel.

Drives truck to designated job site for unloading.  Must distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions at the job site, in traffic and throughout plant areas.

Assembles concrete chute and attaches chute to the back of the truck.  Controls appropriate levers on truck to discharge concrete according to specifications from the contractor into a wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured with concrete.

If appropriate, wash out truck at the job site and replace chute on truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.

Sprays surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete as needed.

Perform minor maintenance to the assigned vehicle--tire pressure, oil change, lube job--as needed.

When the workload is light, assist other areas--repair/maintenance in the plant area, yard clean-up, pallet repair and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• Must have a Class B CDL or will train to get Class B CDL during onboarding.
• Must have a valid NE driver's license and able to meet insurability requirements of the company insurance program.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, city directories, Trakit GPS device, road maps, load tickets, SDS sheets and memos.
• Must meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical requirements and carry a physical exam card, which is to be kept current according to DOT guidelines.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season.  Must be able to work late or irregular hours. 

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Working Conditions
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds to shoulder height. 

Must be able to lift, place and set warehouse products as required during load preparation, loading and unloading. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Must wear protective devices as required by the company safety policy in the performance of the job.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts, minimal amount of non-hazardous dust daily and fumes or other possible airborne particles.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high and precarious places which require the agility to maintain balance. 

This is a tobacco free campus and work location.

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements.  Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.