Asphalt Distributor Driver - Vancouver WA at Knife River · Vancouver

At Albina Asphalt, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating an asphalt distributor truck safely and efficiently. Under the direction of the dispatcher, the driver will be responsible to deliver and apply product to customer specifications on appropriate projects located in Washington and Out-of-State. As the position is weather and construction season dependent, there may be a period of layoff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Operates a heavy-duty diesel truck equipped with an asphalt tank and spray bar to deliver asphalt and emulsion to customers in Washington and Out-of-State.
2. Conduct all pre and post trip safety inspections and paperwork.
3. Must work with company dispatcher to receive daily project assignments.
4. Must fill truck tank using proper loading procedures with asphalt oil, emulsion or other product.
5. Transport tank load to assigned project in the safest and most efficient travel route.
6. Must operate truck instruments to distribute tank load on road or other appropriate surfaces as directed by customer order.
7. Where appropriate, may apply material with hand wand walking over area where material is applied.
8. Driver must maintain clean, proper and good working order the truck, tanker and other equipment.
9. The driver must inform the dispatcher or mechanic of needed roadside or overnight repairs to the truck to keep it in compliance with company policy and/or state or federal regulation. 10.Ensure all measurements of road or job have been taken and are verified before departing project. 11.Drivers must keep a daily driver’s log and monitor for hours of running and communicate with dispatch.
10. Drivers must complete all required paperwork including accounting, timecards, safety or equipment reports.
11. Must work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Must possess a valid class A state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground.
• 2 years class A driver with manual transmission experience.

How To Apply: Albina Asphalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Paper Applications:

Mail to: Albina Asphalt Attention: Karl Burlingame 1200 West 8th Street Vancouver WA 98660

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.