Asphalt Distributor Truck Operator – CDL B

Sunrock Industries; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA / HSA

Life insurance

401(k) with vesting

Career growth

Job summary

Sunrock Industries is seeking an Asphalt Distributor Operator for North Carolina projects. The role involves operating and maintaining an asphalt distributor truck on road construction sites and paving crews, with duties including spraying tack coat, seal coat, and liquid asphalt materials.

This hands-on, field-based CDL driving position requires experience in construction trucking or heavy equipment operation and involves long shifts outdoors, safety compliance, and active collaboration with

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class B CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Experience operating construction trucks or heavy equipment.
• Ability to work long shifts (8–14 hours) and outdoors on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate an asphalt distributor truck safely and efficiently
• Apply liquid asphalt / tack coat / emulsion to road surfaces
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Complete required DOT and company safety reports
• Conduct basic truck maintenance (greasing, fluid checks, upkeep)
• Follow OSHA, MSHA, and company safety standards
• Support paving crew operations when distributor is not in use
• Work outdoors in road construction environments

Skills

Class B CDL

Tanker Endorsement

HazMat Endorsement

Heavy equipment operation

Long shifts (8–14 hours)

Outdoor work

Job description

Department: Contracting / Paving Crew

Schedule: Day or Night Shift | 8–14 hour shifts | Overtime Available

Location: North Carolina Projects

Sunrock is hiring an Asphalt Distributor Operator to operate and maintain an asphalt distributor truck used in road construction, paving, and heavy civil projects. This role is essential to the paving crew and involves spraying asphalt tack coat, seal coat, and liquid asphalt materials on highways, roadways, and construction sites.

This is a hands-on, field-based CDL driving role for someone experienced in construction trucking, paving operations, or heavy equipment operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate an asphalt distributor truck safely and efficiently
• Apply liquid asphalt / tack coat / emulsion to road surfaces
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Complete required DOT and company safety reports
• Conduct basic truck maintenance (greasing, fluid checks, upkeep)
• Follow OSHA, MSHA, and company safety standards
• Support paving crew operations when distributor is not in use
• Work outdoors in road construction environments

Required Skills & Abilities

• Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
• Tanker Endorsement
• HazMat Endorsement
• Experience operating construction trucks or heavy equipment
• Ability to work long shifts (8–14 hours)
• Ability to work in outdoor construction environments

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Asphalt distributor operation
• Road construction or paving crews
• Seal coat / tack coat application
• Heavy civil construction
• Highway or DOT project work

Physical & Work Environment

This is a physically active construction job that includes:

• Standing, climbing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Working around heavy machinery
• Exposure to weather, noise, dust, and vibration

What We Offer

• 2 weeks of PTO (paid time off) (80 hours)
• 8 paid holidays (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Medical insurance:
• Company-paid Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)
• Two Medical Options: PPO and HDHP with the employer contributing HAS
• Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA Accounts
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K), with discretionary matching. Fully vested after 3 years of service
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.