Asphalt Distributor Operator

Adams Construction Company • Galax, VA • 7h ago

An Asphalt Distributor Operator is a skilled construction professional who drives and operates a specialized truck to apply liquid asphalt, emulsions, or tack coat to road surfaces, parking lots, and driveways. They are responsible for setting the pace of paving operations, controlling spray bars, ensuring uniform material coverage, and heating materials to proper temperatures.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Operating Equipment: Driving the distributor truck and managing the computerized or manual spray systems to apply tack or prime coats.

Ability to operate the Broom Sweeper to sweep/clean the roadway prior to the application of tack.

Material Application: Ensuring even, precise, and consistent distribution of asphalt products at designated rates.

System Maintenance: Cleaning spray bars, pumps, and tanks; monitoring burners to maintain material temperature; and performing daily safety inspections (pre-trip/post-trip).

The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor

Safety Adherence: Following strict safety protocols for handling hot asphalt and hazardous materials.

Operate and maneuver equipment as necessary to load, transport and unload construction materials and other related equipment by manipulating various gears, levers and special attachments.

Possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.

May perform other related duties such as shovel work, setting string line, adding or removing screed extensions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 50 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Ability to work in demanding weather conditions to include heat, cold, and dust.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED

Class B Commercial Driver's License AND Tanker endorsement are required

Must possess an acceptable driving record

3 Years Experience

Ability to operate additional heavy equipment a plus

Able to pass required pre-employment drug test as well as random testing during employment.

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