Tack Truck

Tack Truck Driver- CDL
JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people's lives by helping build "the American Dream "in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most "called by name" Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community, then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:
A Tack Truck Driver operates a heavy-duty truck equipped with a specialized asphalt distributor, primarily responsible for spraying asphalt tack on road surfaces prior to asphalt paving.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Safely operate a CDL A/B distributor truck to apply asphalt emulsions in accordance with contract specifications, manufacturer guidelines, company policies, and all applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations, with particular emphasis on safe backing procedures,
• Conduct, document, and maintain required daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with FMCSA standards; promptly report and document vehicle defects, accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to supervisors and dispatch,
• Safely perform and oversee vehicle loading activities; maintain proper weight distribution and overall vehicle condition, including cleanliness and securement,
• Apply professional judgment to make operational decisions within assigned authority, including understanding, selecting, and executing different asphalt emulsion applications,
• Read and interpret equipment operator manuals; perform minor vehicle maintenance or repairs when authorized or report mechanical issues for corrective action,
• Work safely in inclement weather, including snow operations, on uneven terrain, and in confined or reduced maneuvering areas,
• Assist in training and mentoring new CDL drivers as needed and consistently wear required PPE and proper work attire,
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) B with N tanker endorsement required,
• Must have a clean driving record
• Applicants must be able to operate Manual Transmission vehicles,
• Must possess two (2) years of experience as an Asphalt Distributor operator,
• Must communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees,
• High School Diploma or GED required,
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday,
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday,
• This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,
• This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms,
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses),
• Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement weather conditions,
• Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and moving equipment.

*Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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