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Local CDL-A Ready-Mix Concrete Mixer Driver — Lexington, KY

Hiring Area: Lexington & Central Kentucky • Plant: Lexington Batch Plant

Lexington, KY Local Mixer Newer Chassis + Sound Older Units

Haul freshly batched ready-mix from the Lexington plant to construction pours across Central Kentucky. Weekly gross $1,400–$1,550 on roughly 48–51 hours, estimated annual around $77,000–$78,000. Home every night.

Estimated Weekly Gross
$1,400–$1,550
Estimated Annual: $77,000–$78,000
Base Rate $27.00/hr
Overtime $40.50/hr after 40
Home Time Home Daily
Sign-On None listed
Freight Ready-Mix Concrete

Position Overview

Mixer drivers keep the load agitated and deliver within the concrete’s working window while coordinating directly with placement crews on unfinished sites.

  • Confirm mix ticket, quantity and destination before departing the plant.
  • Position the truck and chute only after site personnel clear the path.
  • Control drum speed and discharge rate per approved mix instructions.
  • Monitor load level and workability; report any quality concern at once.
  • Secure chute sections for travel and handle extensions safely on uneven ground.
  • Record arrival, discharge and departure times and obtain customer acknowledgment.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Earnings follow actual hours worked. Concrete volume, weather and site readiness set the length of each week.

Base Hourly $27.00
Overtime (after 40 hrs) $40.50
48-hour week $1,404
50-hour week $1,485
Normal weekly range $1,400–$1,550 (approx. 48–51 hrs)
Estimated annual $77,000–$78,000

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home daily — truck stays at the yard
Operating Radius Generally 20–45 road miles
Plant Lexington batch plant
Typical Paid Hours 45–52 per week (weather & demand dependent)
Work Pattern Mon–Fri early starts; occasional Saturday

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Chassis Kenworth T880 / Peterbilt 567
Fleet Mix Newer units plus older mechanically sound trucks
Transmission Mostly automatic; some manuals possible
Mixer Rear-discharge hydraulic drum, water tank
Assignment Regular truck when available; spares for maintenance

Day cabs only. Main chute, extension chutes, pins, splash guards and washdown hose. ELD where required, GPS dispatch link, backup camera and selective collision-warning systems. Drivers complete daily inspections; shop or approved outside provider handles repairs and roadside assistance.

Real Routes

Every load leaves the Lexington plant for a specific pour. Routes change daily with orders and site readiness.

  • Frequent residential and commercial work toward Nicholasville on US-27.
  • Regular commercial and industrial foundations serving Georgetown via I-75.
  • Residential and agricultural projects west to Versailles on US-60.
  • Commercial contractor orders and foundations in Winchester.
  • Housing and commercial slabs in the Richmond direction on I-75.
  • Occasional longer runs to Frankfort infrastructure or commercial sites on I-64.
  • New Circle Road (KY-4) handles most local distribution around Lexington.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Arrive early (often 5:00–7:00 AM), inspect the truck and review the first ticket.
  • Batch operator loads the mixer; driver verifies ticket then departs.
  • Reach the site, check entrance and soft ground, then wait for crew direction.
  • Discharge under supervision, perform authorized washout, return empty.
  • Receive the next assignment; sequence can change if a pour is delayed.
  • Multiple short cycles fill most days; large slabs hold trucks longer.
  • End of shift: final washout, defect report, park the unit in the yard.

About the Carrier

Central Kentucky contractors rely on a steady supply of concrete for foundations, slabs, curbs, parking areas and infrastructure repairs. A mid-sized ready-mix operation meets that need by batching each load to the approved mix design and dispatching trucks from a single Lexington plant. Customers range from residential builders and commercial developers to utility and road-construction crews. Dispatch matches plant production capacity with site readiness and travel time rather than fixed long-haul schedules. The result is a short-cycle, plant-centered service built around the limited working life of fresh concrete.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Schedule Value Home daily, no planned overnight runs
Training Paid orientation and mixer-control instruction
Equipment Support Company shop or approved service provider
PPE & Apparel High-visibility gear, work gloves, required site PPE
Health & Retirement Medical plan; dental, vision and 401(k) options available

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid CDL Class A
  • Approximately 6 months verifiable commercial experience preferred
  • Strong safety record; limited mixer experience may be accepted with training
  • Acceptable MVR under company insurance standards
  • DOT medical card and required drug/alcohol testing
  • Ability to climb in/out of cab, handle chutes and work on uneven ground
  • Willingness for early starts, occasional Saturdays and overtime

Operational Delays

  • Placement crew or pump not ready when the truck arrives.
  • Blocked site entrance or soft ground limiting safe access.
  • Congestion or lane closures on New Circle Road, I-75 or I-64.
  • Weather (rain, freeze, extreme heat) cancelling or delaying pours.
  • Plant backlog when several large orders run at once.

Hiring Process

1
Application
Submit CDL info and work history
2
Initial Contact
Recruiter discusses rate, schedule and experience
3
Review & Testing
MVR, drug screen, Clearinghouse query
4
Orientation & Start
Paid training then first dispatch

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do hours stay steady year-round? ▼
No. Spring through fall usually bring more pours. Cold weather, rain and cancelled jobs can shorten weeks in winter or wet periods.
Q: Can someone with limited mixer experience apply? ▼
Yes, if the safety record is strong. The company provides equipment and job-site training before independent assignment.
Q: Is the mixer parked at home overnight? ▼
No. The truck returns to the Lexington plant or company yard at the end of every shift.
Q: Are HazMat or Tanker endorsements needed? ▼
Not for standard ready-mix delivery. Additional endorsements are required only if the assigned equipment calls for them.
Q: What if the placement crew is not ready? ▼
Notify dispatch immediately. You may wait, be sent to another ready order, or return to the plant for reassignment.
Q: Can water be added at the job site? ▼
Only with explicit authorization. Unauthorized changes can ruin the mix and create liability.

CDL Job Market

Lexington’s CDL-A openings split between local construction material work and regional or dedicated freight. Ready-mix suppliers, aggregate haulers and dump-truck operators compete for drivers comfortable with job-site access, early starts and heavy equipment. Building-materials companies, short-haul LTL fleets and local delivery operations add further options. Spring-to-fall construction seasons raise demand for mixer and dump drivers; winter slows outdoor pours and can reduce hours. Candidates who already hold a clean record and heavy-vehicle experience often move between these local roles more easily than into long-haul OTR. Home-daily schedules remain a clear draw for drivers who want to avoid nights away while still working full-time commercial equipment. Overall the market stays active because Central Kentucky’s mix of residential growth, commercial projects and supporting logistics continues to generate openings across several specialized segments.

Location & Freight Market

Construction activity around Lexington and its surrounding communities creates a steady need for time-sensitive building materials. Residential subdivisions expanding toward Nicholasville and Georgetown, commercial pads, parking lots and infrastructure work all require concrete produced close to the pour site. The limited working life of fresh concrete makes long-distance hauling impractical; batch plants therefore sit inside a practical delivery radius. I-75, I-64, US-27, US-60 and New Circle Road form the main corridors that link the plant to these projects. Distance, traffic and site-access conditions matter more than pure highway mileage. Seasonal weather strongly influences volume: warmer, drier months support continuous outdoor pours, while rain and freezing temperatures force contractors to postpone work. Secondary freight from manufacturing and distribution exists in the region, yet the dominant short-haul demand remains the construction pipeline that keeps mixer trucks circulating daily within Central Kentucky.

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