Driver Trainer

Job ID: 530372

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Overview

Are you looking for a career where you can lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact? As part of the CRH family, we’re committed to supporting our employees and delivering high‑quality materials across the region. We are seeking a Driver Trainer to help ensure a strong safety culture and professional development of all drivers.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay with consistent hours
• Home daily - no long hauls
• Monthly production bonus
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid basic life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for continued growth
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Safely operates a company truck (Ready-Mix, Tanker, Gunite or Block Truck) to all job sites, complying with all applicable laws/regulations and dispatcher instructions.
• Evaluates, coaches, and conducts driver training as dictated by the plant/area manager and driver coach.
• Prepare and submit daily reports evaluating driver trainee performance based on a defined set of criteria
• Properly conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment to ensure safe operational order and detect/report maintenance issues.
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of products being loaded and delivered.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with all personnel, such as dispatchers, regarding deliveries or special instructions/circumstances.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintains a strict adherence to company policies, safety policies, DOT/OSHA regulations at all times.
• Possesses a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.
• Regularly climb in and out of the vehicle cab and climb up and down the rear ladder or rear access point of the vehicle during loading, unloading and/or vehicle wash down.
• Must use 3 points of contact and comply with safety policies for working at heights.
• Stands for long periods of time performing loading and offloading of materials in hot weather or current conditions
• May perform other related duties as required or directed. Including to travel and work from other company facilities as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate, understand, and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays when necessary. Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements, drug screen, criminal background check and driving record review.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to drive an automatic transmission States.
• Must be able to drive an automatic transmission and occasionally a manual truck.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid and current Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License or equivalent, and a valid medical DOT card.
• 2 years of commercial vehicle driving experience preferred.
• Previous delivery experience in construction required

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!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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