Job Title: Tack Truck Driver (Distributor Operator)
Overview: A Distributor Operator is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of an asphalt distributor truck.
Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.
Responsibilities/Job Duties:
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Deliver and spray oils and emulsions on road surfaces
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Operate equipment in a safe manner while gauging the output of the product
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Maintenance tasks and mechanical duties (pumps, gauges, valves, etc.) along with activities in elevated heights.
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Truck loading and unloading
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Completion of daily/weekly paperwork for services rendered, timesheets, and calibration sheets.
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Responsible for keeping trucks clean.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Valid Commercial Drivers License
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Valid DOT Medical card.
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Tanker Endorsement
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Thorough operational knowledge and skills of distributor trucks and related equipment to be operated
- Knowledge of the different emulsions and how to use/apply each one safely and effectively
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Ability to perform flipping switches, monitor spray bars in mirrors all while driving/reversing the vehicle in a safe manner.
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Reliable transportation to and from work site
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Strong work ethic
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Strong math skills
- Physical organization and time management
- Flexibility in hours - overtime and weekend hours may be necessary
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Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted. Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
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Consent to a DMV license evaluation
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Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to lift 50 pounds
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Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements
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Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors/chemicals present
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Position requires working in environments where the conditions may include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
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Must be physically adept climb up the ladder system, pry open the dome cover on the tank safely and walk on the catwalk of trailer safely while maintaining balance.
- Must be able to tolerate heights of up to 12 feet, rotate neck to utilize mirrors effectively, bend, stretch, lift, stoop, kneel, squat and crawl.
Other Preferred Qualities:
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Ability to read and understand SDS
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
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Position is considered full time, but seasonal in nature, with anticipated lay-off in the November thru March timeframe. Site specific locations may have varying seasonal requirements that can extend or contract these timeframes.
Salary Range: $30.50 - $44.29/hour
Additional Duties:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.
