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 800 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:
- Must be able to demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions with an emphasis on backing up,
- Must be able to drive and operate a distributor truck equipped with a tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces in accordance with contract specifications,
- Drivers must be able to apply their experience and judgment to make decisions within their limit of authority,
- Responsible for operating the truck in a safe appropriate manner, including the loading process,
- Adhering to all DOT regulations,
- Responsible for keeping the vehicle in a clean state,
- Ability to read and interpret the equipment operator’s manual,
- Work in inclement weather including snow details,
- Perform minor repairs to the vehicle or report to a supervisor,
- Perform daily pre-trip inspections,
- Ability to work in areas of uneven terrain and reduced room for maneuvering,
- Assist in training new drivers,
- Understand and execute different emulsions,
- Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE,
- 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 have an acceptable driving record,
- 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:
- This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
- This job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
- This job requires the ability to perform essential tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to 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.
