Asphalt Distributor Driver

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.; Fayetteville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. is seeking qualified drivers to operate and maneuver commercial vehicles for road construction and maintenance projects. You will support paving crews as needed and may assist on special assignments or projects.

Responsibilities include oil spraying, regulating material flow, maintaining DOT logs, and keeping documentation in order. You will also inspect equipment daily and assist with road prep as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B as required by role and equipment
• Hazmat endorsement as needed
• Knowledge of vehicle regulations and safe operation
• Must be able to back trucks in tight spaces
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work varied shifts including peak seasons
• Able to work in inclement weather
• Able to perform heavy manual tasks

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct oil spraying on roads
• Operate valve to regulate material flow and adjust spray bar height
• Maintain DOT logs
• Maintain neat, accurate paperwork
• Assist with road preparation for surfacing
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained

Skills

Control Precision

Communication

Dependability

Teamwork/Cooperation

Adaptability/Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump/triaxle truck

Pickup truck

Hand and power tools

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Drivers will be responsible for driving (operating, maneuvering, navigating) commercial vehicles for the purpose of transporting and distributing material and equipment related to road construction/ maintenance operations. To support the company value of teamwork, drivers will be expected to assist as laborers and operators on paving and or/chipping crews. Management may also direct drivers to assist on special assignments or projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct oil spraying on roads
• Operate valve to regulate flow of material at specified rate and adjust levers to adjust height of spray bar
• Maintaining appropriate DOT logs
• Maintaining neat and accurate assigned paperwork
• Assisting with preparing roads for surfacing
• Performing daily inspection on assigned equipment and referring defects or repairs to Equipment Division
• Ensuring that equipment used is clean and well taken care of

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License – Class A; B; Hazmat Endorsement, depending on specific role and equipment to be operated
• Knowledge of regulations and operation of vehicle
• Must be able to maneuver and control the vehicle in a safe and effective fashion including signaling, searching for hazards, controlling speed and land positioning. Must be able to back trucks in and around tight corners, through manufacturing areas and around high pedestrian traffic
• Safety conscious – must be able to follow safety procedures
• High school graduate (or equivalent)
• Ability to work varied shifts and long hours during peak operation times (spring, summer and fall).
• Ability to work in inclement weather (very hot or cold)
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks

Skills

• Control Precision – ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of the vehicle to exact positions. Ability to operate vehicles and/or equipment under varying conditions
• Communication – ability to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, written form, or in person. Must be able to communicate with people outside the company, favorably representing the organization to customers, the public, DOTs, and other external sources. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Dependability – driver positions require being reliable, responsible and dependable – fulfilling obligations
• Teamwork/Cooperation – ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public. Position requires being sensitive to others' needs and being understanding and helpful on the job
• Adaptability/Flexibility – drivers must be open to change (positive and negative) and to variety in the workplace

Tools and Equipment Used

• Transportation/distribution vehicles, dump/triaxle truck, pickup truck, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, telephone

Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to: Perform sedentary work, which includes sitting a majority of the time, yet occasionally exerting up to ten pounds of force. Work setting is primarily field based and conditions may involve limited exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases and other substances used in a construction environment. Must have the ability to see, hear, talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. Operate standard office equipment including a computer, copier, fax, phone and other similar office equipment.

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors and/or management as deemed appropriate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made (as appropriate to the position and company capabilities) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Job descriptions are not intended as, and do not create, employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.