Asphalt Distributor Driver - Vancouver WA

Knife River; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Albina Asphalt is seeking a truck driver to operate an asphalt distributor truck, delivering and applying product to customer specifications across Washington and neighboring states. The role involves weather-dependent work with potential seasonal layoffs.

You will perform pre/post trip inspections, coordinate with the dispatcher, and ensure accurate logs and paperwork while maintaining vehicle readiness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• 2 years Class A driver with manual transmission experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Operates a heavy-duty diesel truck with an asphalt tank and spray bar to deliver asphalt.
• Conduct all pre and post trip safety inspections and paperwork.
• Receive daily project assignments from dispatcher and follow loading procedures.
• Transport loads to assigned projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintain truck and equipment in good working order and report needed repairs.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Safety-conscious

Pre-trip inspections

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Job Category: Truck Driver

Requisition Number: ASPHA003993

• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

VANCOUVER, WA 98660, USA

• Pay or shift range: $31 USD to $34 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

At Albina Asphalt, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating an asphalt distributor truck safely and efficiently. Under the direction of the dispatcher, the driver will be responsible to deliver and apply product to customer specifications on appropriate projects located in Washington and Out-of-State. As the position is weather and construction season dependent, there may be a period of layoff.

Responsibilities

• Operates a heavy-duty diesel truck equipped with an asphalt tank and spray bar to deliver asphalt and emulsion to customers in Washington and Out-of-State.
• Conduct all pre and post trip safety inspections and paperwork.
• Must work with company dispatcher to receive daily project assignments.
• Must fill truck tank using proper loading procedures with asphalt oil, emulsion or other product.
• Transport tank load to assigned project in the safest and most efficient travel route.
• Must operate truck instruments to distribute tank load on road or other appropriate surfaces as directed by customer order.
• Where appropriate, may apply material with hand wand walking over area where material is applied.
• Driver must maintain clean, proper and good working order the truck, tanker and other equipment.
• The driver must inform the dispatcher or mechanic of needed roadside or overnight repairs to the truck to keep it in compliance with company policy and/or state or federal regulation.
• Ensure all measurements of road or job have been taken and are verified before departing project.
• Drivers must keep a daily driver’s log and monitor for hours of running and communicate with dispatch.
• Drivers must complete all required paperwork including accounting, timecards, safety or equipment reports.
• Must work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Must possess a valid class A state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground.
• 2 years class A driver with manual transmission experience.

How To Apply

Albina Asphalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Paper Applications

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License Class A

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