Emulsion Truck Driver (CDL)

Emulsion Truck Driver

The Emulsion Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of an asphalt emulsion distributor truck to transport and apply emulsion materials used in roadway construction and maintenance.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Safely operate an emulsion distributor truck to on construction projects and public roadways.
• Apply tack coat, prime coat, fog seal, chip seal, and/or related applications on road surfaces.
• Set and maintain proper spray bar nozzles, valves, pumps and pressure, temperature and heating systems, as well as application rates to ensure proper operation.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections and complete required logs, pursuant to DOT regulations, state, federal and company guidelines.
• Communicate efficiently paving team to coordinate application timing and coverage.
• Maintain proper documentation of loads, deliveries, and daily production reports.
• Comply with all DOT, state, and local truck and highway regulations and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker and Hazmat endorsement.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Work Experience

• 2-3 years' experience operating distributor trucks or similar construction equipment, preferred.
• Experience with chip and slurry seal operations.
• Knowledge of asphalt emulsion applications and roadway construction operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate vehicles/equipment through all types of environments, including off road and job sites.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction settings, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.

Physical Demands

• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.