CDL Truck Driver

Central Washington Asphalt, Inc; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AAA Concrete, Inc. in Moses Lake and Spokane, WA is hiring CDL Truck Drivers to operate an asphalt distributor and apply asphalt emulsions on roadways.

The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation and supporting the crew. Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL, a current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, and be physically able to perform all duties including daily safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Perform daily safety inspections on vehicles and pre/post trip requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate distributor truck with asphalt emulsion tank.
• Monitor gauges and temperature for even distribution.
• Set spray bar and adjust for proper material distribution.
• Load/emulsions tank and connect hoses safely.
• Conduct daily safety checks and log deliveries.
• Assist paving crew when not operating the distributor truck.

Job description

AAA Concrete, Inc.is hiring forCDL Truck Drivers for our Moses Lake and Spokane, WA area.This position consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialized emulsions to roadways. The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation.

Key Duties

• Responsible for safe operation of distributor truck equipped with tank for application of asphalt emulsions on road surfaces.
• Monitor flow gauges, tachometer and temperature gauge to ensure uniform distribution of materials.
• Set spray bar on manual, automatic, or semi-automatic distributors for applying liquid asphalt and emulsion. Set and adjust as necessary for proper distribution of product.
• Responsible for loading truck and emulsion tank; connects hoses from storage tank to truck and follows correct procedures to ensure proper loading of asphalt liquid.
• Regulate burner to heat liquid and maintain as necessary for correct operation.
• Ability to understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order.
• Must clean excess asphalt out of tanks and from spray bars.
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections of leaks and damage to machine before operation. Complete daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT regulations and company guidelines.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired.
• Keep accurate log of deliveries and completes required paperwork for billing.
• Assist paving crew with other tasks as needed when not operating the distributor truck.

Position Requirements

• Must be able to stand & walk over uneven surfaces. Maintaining balance without assistance.
• Must be able to climb steps up to 24” in height. May be almost vertical.
• Able to climb to heights above 3’, balance and reach uneven surfaces
• Able to climb ladders up to 8’
• Able to stretch and reach at all levels including above head and below knees
• Able to bend from the waist up to 90 degrees
• Pull/Lift/Reach objects weighing over 20 lbs.
• Climb/Kneel in tight spaces. Reach, twist, pull objects.

Job Requirements:

• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License
• Maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• Perform daily safety inspections on vehicles through visual examination and DOT regulated pre & post trip requirements
• Must be physically able to complete all functions of position in a timely manner
• Safely operate all aspects of a tractor trailer delivery vehicle

Maintain operating condition of vehicle. Including but not limited to:

• Grease vehicle
• Clean gates & break cans after each delivery to maintain free of asphalt residue
• Spray down bed of truck/truck & pup before each load

Job Type: Full-time

Salary range $29.00-$35.00 DOE

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Category

CDL