Tack Truck Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 2018, Florida Asphalt & Concrete (FAC) was formed to meet the immense demand for commercial asphalt paving and concrete solutions across Central Florida. Currently serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Manatee, Polk, Hardee, Orange, Lee and Sarasota counties providing the infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

Team FAC is highly adaptable and able to flex to meet the needs, changes and challenges that come with any project. Weekly production meetings, continuous safety training and open communication foster company-wide cohesion as FAC moves forward on every project. Our crews are highly experienced and committed to quality results on each job site.

With state-of-the-art technology, FAC has the crews and equipment suitable for a variety of development projects ranging from public work (federal, county, city projects) to private single businesses, multi business office parks, and apartments to subdivision communities.

Guided by Senior Management, FAC has a team that is equipped to provide efficient budget and timeline solutions for contracts ranging upward of $20 million dollars in size. FAC is a member of the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida.

Benefits with FAC include, but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, PTO, Referral Program, Employee Assistant Program, Company provided life insurance, 401K.

We are seeking an experienced CDL Tack Truck Operator to join our Asphalt Division. This role is responsible for safely operating a tack/distributor truck to apply tack coat and prime coat materials ahead of asphalt paving operations, ensuring proper bonding between pavement layers and supporting project schedules across active roadway and site construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CDL-classified tack/distributor truck to apply tack coat, prime coat, and other bituminous materials per project specifications
• Calibrate and adjust spray bar equipment to achieve correct application rates and coverage
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Coordinate with paving crew and foreman to ensure tack application supports paving production schedule
• Transport asphalt materials between plant, yard, and job sites as needed
• Maintain accurate daily logs of hours, mileage, and material usage
• Follow all MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) protocols and site safety requirements
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Requirements:

• Valid Class A or B CDL (Class A preferred) with clean driving record
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating tack/distributor trucks or similar tanker/spray equipment in road construction
• Experience in asphalt paving operations strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and hours-of-service rules
• Ability to read basic project plans and understand application rate specifications
• Strong understanding of job site safety practices, including MOT and traffic control

FAC provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

FAC complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other employment practices.

Established in 2018, Florida Asphalt & Concrete (FAC) was formed to meet the immense demand for commercial asphalt paving and concrete solutions across Central Florida. Currently serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Manatee, Polk, Hardee, Orange, Lee and Sarasota counties providing the infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

Company Description

Established in 2018, Florida Asphalt & Concrete (FAC) was formed to meet the immense demand for commercial asphalt paving and concrete solutions across Central Florida. Currently serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Manatee, Polk, Hardee, Orange, Lee and Sarasota counties providing the infrastructure that makes modern life possible.