Construction & Infrastructure
Concrete Mixer Driver
Keep it turning. Keep construction moving.
Salary Range
$45,000–$68,000
Job Outlook
Moderate to Strong
CDL Required
Class B
Schedule
Early mornings; home daily
Overview
Concrete mixer drivers operate ready-mix trucks, delivering concrete to construction sites on tight time windows. A Class B CDL is typically required. It is a physically demanding, locally based position with consistent demand tied to construction activity.
Residential and commercial construction activity drives demand.
A Day in the Life
Mixer drivers load at the batch plant, drive to job sites, operate the drum and chute to pour concrete, and return for reloading — often completing 5–8 loads per day.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Home daily
- Entry-level friendly
- Physical activity
- Union options in metro areas
Challenges
- Early start times
- Physically demanding
- Time pressure on deliveries
- Seasonal slowdowns in cold climates
Top Employers
CEMEX
Vulcan Materials
Martin Marietta
Local ready-mix companies
How Diesel Xtrem Prepares You
Our Class B program qualifies you for concrete mixer positions. We cover the pre-trip and air brake skills that ready-mix employers require.