Job purpose

Drive commercially licensed Asphalt Distributor for the purpose of applying tack or bond coat to the road surface while performing duties in a safe and efficient manner. This position will begin at the start of the 2024 season, approximately mid-April to early May depending on weather.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspection according to DOT regulations. Must be able to kneel, reach, and maneuver under the truck with approximately 2 feet of clearance to properly inspect and/or repair the truck/trailer.
• Operate an Asphalt Distributor Truck for the asphalt paving crew
• Fuel and grease truck
• Load and shoot oils in designated areas and assist asphalt paving crew in other capacities
• Safe operation of heavy construction equipment
• Comply with company and DOT Drug & Alcohol regulations.
• Comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
• Follow the supervisor’s instructions on material and/or equipment pickup and delivery procedures
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Qualifications

• One year of commercial driving experience is required
• Possess a valid Class A Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Possess a Tanker endorsement on the CDL
• Meet the federal commercial medical requirement
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Working conditions

• Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.
• May be required to work 60 hours, 6 or more days a week.

Physical requirements

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
• Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds

Why Work for Northern Improvement?

• Union Company- Local 49 for equipment operators, Teamsters for truck drivers (company pays fringe benefits)
• Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
• Excellent Equipment
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Safety First Mindset

Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position.