Asphalt Distributor Operator

Adams-Construction-Company; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams-Construction-Company is seeking an Asphalt Distributor Operator to drive a distributor truck and apply liquid asphalt, emulsions, or tack coat on roads and parking areas. Responsibilities include operating spray systems, sweeping prep, maintaining equipment, and following strict safety protocols.

The role requires a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement, a clean driving record, and at least 3 years of related experience. A pre-employment drug test is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement and clean driving record required.
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience in a related role.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment a plus.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and random testing during employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate distributor truck and spray systems to apply tack/prime coats.
• Operate broom sweeper to prep roadways before application.
• Ensure even distribution of asphalt at designated rates.
• Maintain and clean spray bars, pumps and tanks; monitor burner temperatures.
• Perform daily safety inspections and basic maintenance.
• Load, transport and unload materials; keep equipment in good working order.
• Understand paving fundamentals: grades, drainage, patterns, and compaction.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement

Job description

An Asphalt Distributor Operator is a skilled construction professional who drives and operates a specialized truck to apply liquid asphalt, emulsions, or tack coat to road surfaces, parking lots, and driveways. They are responsible for setting the pace of paving operations, controlling spray bars, ensuring uniform material coverage, and heating materials to proper temperatures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating Equipment:Driving the distributor truck and managing the computerized or manual spray systems to apply tack or prime coats.
• Ability to operate the Broom Sweeper to sweep/clean the roadway prior to the application of tack.
• Material Application:Ensuring even, precise, and consistent distribution of asphalt products at designated rates.
• System Maintenance:Cleaning spray bars, pumps, and tanks; monitoring burners to maintain material temperature; and performing daily safety inspections (pre-trip/post-trip).
• The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor
• Safety Adherence:Following strict safety protocols for handling hot asphalt and hazardous materials.
• Operate and maneuver equipment as necessary to load, transport and unload construction materials and other related equipment by manipulating various gears, levers and special attachments.
• 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.
• May perform other related duties such as shovel work, setting string line, adding or removing screed extensions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work in demanding weather conditions to include heat, cold, and dust.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License AND Tanker endorsement are required
• Must possess an acceptable driving record
• 3 Years Experience
• Ability to operate additional heavy equipment a plus
• Able to pass required pre-employment drug test as well as random testing during employment.

BENEFITS:

Medical

Health Savings Account

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

This job description should not be construed to imply that this is exclusive standards of the position. Employees are directed to follow additional instructions and perform related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

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