Tack Truck Operator & Paving Distributor Tech

Dunn-Construction-Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunn Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Distributor Operator to support paving operations by heating, tacking, and operating the distributor and tack truck.

You will read rack readings, complete tack reports, calibrate equipment, and assist the road crew as needed. The role requires CDL Class B (Class A with HazMat/Tanker preferred), a clean MVR, and the ability to work nights and weekends across central Alabama.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B required; CDL Class A with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements preferred.
• Over 2 years of verifiable experience preferred.
• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Ability to read maps and navigate routes throughout central Alabama.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tack Truck Operation - Heat, tack, and operate the tack truck, safely and productively handling equipment in support of paving operations.
• Distributor Calibration & Application - Calibrate and operate the distributor to ensure accurate and consistent tack material application.
• Tack Report & Rack Readings - Take beginning and ending rack readings and complete the tack report for each shift.
• Operating Data & Recordkeeping - Record operating data such as products, quantities, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
• Vehicle Maintenance - Maintain proper upkeep of the truck and distributor, including checking tire pressure, fluid levels, and other routine maintenance items.
• Area Protection - Protect areas that are not supposed to be primed from tack material application.
• Radio & Verbal Communication - Communicate with dispatch, crew members, and other drivers using two-way radios hands free approved device and verbal communication.
• Route Navigation - Read maps and navigate routes throughout central Alabama.
• Road Crew Support - Assist the road crew with paving operations when not distributing tack material.
• Schedule Flexibility - Work nights and weekends as needed to support production and paving schedules.
• General Support - Perform other duties as assigned that are necessary to support crew and production operations.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Reading Comprehension

Troubleshooting

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Listening

Job description

Dunn Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Distributor Operator to support paving operations by heating, tacking, and operating the distributor and tack truck.

You will read rack readings, complete tack reports, calibrate equipment, and assist the road crew as needed. The role requires CDL Class B (Class A with HazMat/Tanker preferred), a clean MVR, and the ability to work nights and weekends across central Alabama.