Distributor Operator (Tack Truck) (CDL)

Vulcan Materials Company; Glencoe (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a Distributor Operator in Glencoe, Alabama. The role involves operating and maintaining asphalt distributor trucks while ensuring proper application and safety standards are met. Candidates must possess a Class B CDL with tank endorsement and have the ability to work in various weather conditions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills, a commitment to safety, and mechanical aptitude for minor equipment repairs. Prior paving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Class B CDL with tank endorsement is required.
• Paving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt distributor truck.
• Calibrate and adjust spray bar settings.
• Communicate with paving crew members.
• Monitor asphalt material levels.
• Adhere to traffic laws and regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Personal accountability

Decision making

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Class B CDL with tank endorsement

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Overview

The distributor operator ensures safety and operates equipment such as a distributor, rollers, power broom, tamps, and bobcat. Responsibilities include shoveling asphalt, general cleanup, maintaining records of material/equipment usage, performing daily maintenance checks, reporting issues, and minor repairs. Requires a Class B CDL with tank endorsement and the ability to work extended hours in various weather conditions and loud environments.

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain asphalt distributor truck, ensuring proper application rates and consistent coverage.
• Calibrate and adjust spray bar settings for various asphalt mixes and job specifications.
• Communicate effectively with paving crew members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monitor and manage asphalt material levels in the distributor truck.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while operating the truck on public roadways and job sites.

Critical Competencies

• Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Team Player - Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Personal Accountability - Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Decision Making - Makes informed, effective, and timely decisions by evaluating available information, considering potential outcomes, and choosing the best course of action; analyzes options, weighs risks and benefits, and uses sound judgment to reach decisions that align with organizational goals and values.
• Work Ethic - Committed to high-quality work, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Class B CDL with tank endorsement is required.

Experience

• Paving experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in operating heavy equipment, specifically asphalt distributor trucks.
• Ability to understand and interpret plans, specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Mechanical aptitude for minor equipment repairs and troubleshooting.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.