Company Background
Kearney Crete & Block Company, a NEBCO Company, provides Kearney, Nebraska and surrounding communities with construction building materials and is fundamental to building Nebraska. Our standard and architectural concrete block, concrete pavers, segmental retaining wall systems and building products are distributed throughout the state. Kearney Crete & Block is also a supplier of clay face brick, stone, and many other residential and commercial construction products. Our showroom offers a variety of construction industry products for contractors and the do-it-yourself market. For more information, visit www.kearneycreteandblock.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.
Job Summary
Drives a transit truck to transport concrete block, brick, bagged concrete products and other various construction related warehouse products. Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performs daily pre and post-trip safety check on the truck and equipment to assure they are in a safe working condition. Documents any maintenance that may be required. Maintains mileage reports and accurate logbooks to meet DOT criteria.
Transports and maintains condition of any of the concrete block, brick, or warehouse products as part of the company inventory that can be safely hauled on assigned vehicle. May transport product to an affiliated company and/or pick up product from an affiliated company.
Verifies product delivery loads matches the load tickets. In some cases, may be required to assist in loading product or making adjustments as needed, by lift truck or by hand.
Follow guidelines and instructions by dispatch personnel.
Handles pickup up of materials left over at job site and return to plant. Documents returns on credit forms and submit to office.
Tarps and secures loads to comply with state, federal and local laws and company safety policy. At the destination site, removes tarp and securings and unloads using the boom in the area requested by the customer. May unload by hand if necessary, according to company safety policies and procedures.
May drive a Transit Mixer for Ready Mix—an affiliated company. Drives truck to designated job site for unloading. 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 contactor into a wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into are to be poured with concrete.
Assists in other areas-repair/maintenance in the plant area when the workload is light, including, yard cleanup, help in block plant, and/or drive other equipment for affiliated companies, if qualified.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED; and
- 6 months previous commercial truck driving experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)
Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- Ability to perform mathematical tasks and operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
- Must learn quantities per cubes of block and warehouse materials.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
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
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 back screens (if required) are required as conditions of employment.