Driver Safety Coach Ready Mix- Alexandria, La

• Assists with Life Saving Rules (LSR) audits of plant facilities regulated under OSHA.
• Assists accident investigation and root-cause analysis to ensure unsafe conditions/behavior are not repeated.
• Occasionally operate Ready Mix trucks in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT), TXDOT, FMSCA and Texas Materials/CRH Health and Safety Manual.
• Attends and speaks at safety meetings providing insight on safety trends out in the field.
• Conducts jobsite safety set ups, spot checks, analyses, and safety concerns on high-risk, high-profile jobs.
• Observe workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment, such as glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators, clothing, and other PPE.
• Provide health andsafety support to Senior Safety Manager.
• Weekend on-call is required.
• Conducts new hire orientation training to include SMITH Driving System.
• Coordinates and maintains good relationships with customers, drivers, plant and operations managers, sales and dispatch teams.
• Exercises good safety judgment and communication regarding jobsite safety.
• Final certifier on driver check rides and provides feedback to operations management.
• Conducts Job Site Hazard Analysis (sends report to communicate to fleet).
• Completes weekly reports on safety activities conducted.
• Identifies negative safety trends in the field and assists Senior Safety Manager with corrective action plan.
• Conducts quarterly safety blitzes, builds reports and provides feedback to all field personnel.
• Reviews monthly driver reports (evaluate, assess, ride along and coach).
• Overnight travel is possible.
• Performs other duties as required.

• At least 1 year of concrete construction and/or industrial safety experience.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 
• Strong knowledge of ready-mix concrete products.
• Recommended by operations management.
• Excellent driving, safety and attendance record.
• Maintain an active DOT qualification.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour training (within 6 months).
• ACI field grade I certification (within 1 year).
• First Aid CPR Certified (within 6 months).

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures.
• High ethical standards.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
• Able to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner.
• Be able to be a strong voice in bringing the company’s slogan of SEE, STOP, DO to the forefront.
• Self-motivator with an open mind and positive attitude.
• Exemplifies leadership qualities and the ability to perform well in a team environment.

• 2 years’ experience in the concrete industry, 3 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of concrete products.
• Certified Smith System Instructor.
• ACI Field Grade 1 Technician.
• OSHA 10 and 30 Hour (General and Construction).
• First Aid CPR Certified.
• Smith System Certified Trainer.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Solid training/teaching experience.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer and iPad for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling are required.
• Periodic, but extensive walking and standing required.
• Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk uneven terrain.
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 40 lbs.

• May be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather.
• 20% of time is spent in an air-conditioned classroom environment.  Additionally, another 60% with occasional outside assignments which require short periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and may have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.  The remaining 20% is spent in an air-conditioned office conducting clerical work.

• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

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

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