Tack Truck Driver

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:

• Deliver and spray oils and emulsions on road surfaces
• Operate equipment in a safe manner while gauging the output of the product
• Maintenance tasks and mechanical duties (pumps, gauges, valves, etc.) along with activities in elevated heights.
• Truck loading and unloading
• Completion of daily/weekly paperwork for services rendered, timesheets, and calibration sheets.
• Responsible for keeping trucks clean.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Valid Commercial Drivers License
• Valid DOT Medical card.
• Tanker Endorsement
• 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
• Ability to perform flipping switches, monitor spray bars in mirrors all while driving/reversing the vehicle in a safe manner.
• Reliable transportation to and from work site
• Strong work ethic
• Strong math skills
• Physical organization and time management
• Flexibility in hours - overtime and weekend hours may be necessary
• 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.
• Consent to a DMV license evaluation
• Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements

• Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors/chemicals present
• Position requires working in environments where the conditions may include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• 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:

• Ability to read and understand SDS
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled