Tack Truck - Distributor Operator - Asphalt - Georgia Paving (Duluth, GA)

  • Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC
  • Duluth, Georgia
  • Full Time
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Tack Truck - Distributor Operator - Asphalt - Gia Paving (Duluth, GA)

3625 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096, USA

Full Time

Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's Best Places to Work,' Sunland offers employees: Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off 401(K) Plan and Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision Life/Disability Insurances Award Winning Peers & Projects And A Foundation Built on Safety!

POSITION IS FOR GEORGIA PAVING (a Sunland Company)

Located in DULUTH, GA.

SUNLAND ASPHALT

Be the driving force of your success!

Come join our Award Winning Team.

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. strives to recruit top talent and we aremitted to help you grow both professionally and personally. We are confident you will find our Company a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work because at Sunland Asphalt our vision is: 'To be the best place in the world to work.'

Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work,' Sunland offers employees:

Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off

401(K) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement

Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision

Life/Disability Insurances

Award Winning Peers & Projects

And A Foundation Built on Safety

POSITION PURPOSE:

Asphalt Distributor Drivers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating distributor and heavy equipment of various sizes used in road, site, or highway paving. These Drivers operatemercial motor vehicles over 26,001 lbs. or a truck-trailerbination over 26,001 lbs. inpliance with federal, state and local laws. These Drivers work as part of a crew and at times may also operate equipment or provide general labor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.

Operate distributor truck in the loading and off-loading of oil materials.

Monitor various gauges during operation of the vehicle.

Set spray bar on manual, automatic, or semi-automatic distributors for ing liquid asphalt.

Keep track of material on hand in storage tank and notify supervisor before additional product is required.

products according to job specifications and assure product quality to the best of driver's ability.

Clean asphalt out of tanks and from spray bars.

Perform daily pre-post trip inspection with appropriate documentation inpliance with DOT guidelines.

Know, understand andply with all Department of Transportation, (DOT) as well as state and local regulations.

Focus on public safety and operate vehicle in a safe and prudent manner at all times.

Responsible for ensuring vehicle is road-worthy prior to leaving the yard and/or jobsite and work directly with mechanics to guarantee any repairs needed are made to the vehicle prior to leaving the yard.

Use Company's suggested method topile, maintain and log driving hours as required by state, federal and local laws.

May operate heavy equipment such as trucks, screeds, rollers, pavers, paving finishing machines, paving curbing machines and front end loaders to asphalt products according to job specifications.

Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.

Actively participate in job-site and safety meetings and all Company related training.

Must invoke Sunland's Core Values.

Follow direction of the Foreman and/or Superintendent with regards to daily production schedule and activities.

Operate trucks to transport equipment to and from production sites as required and assist in the maintenance of all equipment.

May set up and tear down equipment and assist with job-site clean- up.

May perform other related duties such as shovel work, raking, and other general laborer work as needed.

Any and all duties assigned.

Safety

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to thepany's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OHSA regulations.

All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety guidelines at all times as an essential part of their job responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines or mechanical parts, and dust/debris.

Must be able to work outside, frequently and for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Must be able to operate vehicles and trailers in a safe manner inpliance with local, state and federal traffic laws.

Must operate equipment, machinery and other tools inpliance with safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications.

Must be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment in a variety of different situations.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to stand, walk, crawl, climb, bend, stoop, kneel and lift overhead, push, pull, and carry objects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Work Experience and Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience; or equivalentbination of education and experience is preferred.

Possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies,paction and other details related to asphalt paving.

Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.

Must be willing to travel to any and all jobsite without exception (including staying away from home if necessary.)

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

A current, Class A, CDL license in the state w the majority of work is being performed.

A Hazmat or tanker endorsement may be required depending on position/dept./division.

Must have a clean motor-vehicle record.

Must be able to pass DOT physical and maintain a current medical card.

Must pass a DOT drug test.

Must pass a safety road test.

Must pass a pre-employment background check.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunland Asphalt is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job ID: 482328599
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025

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