Job Description

Tack Truck - Distributor Operator

Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC. is seeking an experienced Tack Truck - Distributor Operator to join our growing team.

Sunland is a leading asphalt solutions provider and general contractor known for delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation to its customers. With a reputation built on decades of combined industry expertise, we specialize in a full range of services, including commercial and residential paving, maintenance and repair, sealcoating, milling, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Why Join Sunland?

• Competitive salary
• 401(K) match after 30 days of employment
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• A Foundation Built on Safety

Essential Duties:

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Operate distributor truck in the loading and off-loading of oil materials.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of the vehicle.
• Set spray bar on manual, automatic, or semi-automatic distributors for applying liquid asphalt.
• Keep track of material on hand in storage tank and notify supervisor before additional product is required.
• Apply products according to job specifications and assure product quality to the best of driver's ability.
• Clean asphalt out of tanks and from spray bars.
• Perform daily pre-post trip inspection with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines.
• Know, understand and comply with all Department of Transportation, (DOT) as well as state and local regulations.
• Focus on public safety and operate vehicle in a safe and prudent manner at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring vehicle is road-worthy prior to leaving the yard and/or jobsite and work directly with mechanics to guarantee any repairs needed are made to the vehicle prior to leaving the yard.
• Use Company's suggested method to compile, maintain and log driving hours as required by state, federal and local laws.
• May operate heavy equipment such as trucks, screeds, rollers, pavers, paving finishing machines, paving curbing machines and front end loaders to apply asphalt products according to job specifications.
• Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in job-site and safety meetings and all Company related training.
• Must invoke Sunland's Core Values.
• Follow direction of the Foreman and/or Superintendent with regards to daily production schedule and activities.
• Operate trucks to transport equipment to and from production sites as required and assist in the maintenance of all equipment.
• May set up and tear down equipment and assist with job-site clean-up.
• May perform other related duties such as shovel work, raking, and other general laborer work as needed.
• Any and all duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
• Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be willing to travel to any and all jobsite without exception (including staying away from home if necessary.)
• A current, Class A, CDL license in the state where the majority of work is being performed.
• A Hazmat or tanker endorsement may be required depending on position/dept./division.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunland Asphalt is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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