Distributor Truck Equipment Operator

VSS International, Inc.; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

VSS International, Inc. in the Santa Cruz County area is seeking Distributor Truck Equipment Operators to support road construction projects.

This opportunity is contingent upon being awarded the project and will involve outdoor work. The ideal candidate is safe, hardworking, and team‑oriented, with a willingness to work around live traffic, perform inspections, and coordinate with paving crews for timely, quality results.

Qualifications

• Must have clear written and verbal communications.
• Current driver’s license in good standing; Class A preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong sense of responsibility and alignment with company goals.
• Able to work under fast-paced traffic conditions.
• Prior pavement preservation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an asphalt distributor truck to spray emulsions on roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Monitor gauges to ensure consistent asphalt application.
• Adhere to safety protocols, DOT requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborate with paving crews to maintain project pace and quality.
• Assist with traffic control and general labor when distributor truck is idle.

Skills

Good communication

Class A license

Multitasking

Responsibility

Pavement preservation experience

Safety awareness

Job description

OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY

We are in need of Distributor Truck Equipment Operators for our VSS International, Inc. job in the Santa Cruz County area. This opportunity is contingent upon being awarded the project.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is ok with working outdoors on road construction crews.

General Duties

• Safely operate an asphalt distributor (tack) truck to spray asphalt emulsions on roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
• Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, including fluid levels, spray systems, hoses, pumps, burners, and gauges
• Monitor gauges (temperature, pressure, flow) to maintain consistent and accurate asphalt application.
• Follow all safety protocols, DOT requirements, and company policies while operating equipment and driving on public roads
• Work closely with paving crews, foremen, and supervisors to maintain project pace and quality standards.
• Assist with additional jobsite duties as needed, including traffic control, cleanup, and general labor when the distributor truck is not in use.

Qualifications

• Must have good communications skills both written and verbal to interact with internal and external drivers and customers.
• Have a current driver’s license in good standing (Class A preferred).
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects utilizing organizational skills and communications skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility regarding timely and accurate completion of work, and a strong commitment to company goals.
• Must be capable of functioning under fast paced stressful working conditions within live traffic
• Prior pavement preservation experience is required

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.