Distributor Driver
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Job Location:
Asheville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job ID: 520626
Located across Western North Carolina APAC Atlantic Inc. Asheville Division is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety quality & superior service in all that we do. By being a part of the CRH family we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized diversified structure letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
An Asphalt Distributor Operator is an hourly skilled craft position that performs a wide variety of tasks on construction projects. This position consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialized emulsions to roadways. The operator is the pace-setter for the paving operation.
Primary Duties:
- Drives and operates distributor truck equipped with tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces
- Fills pressure tank with asphalt liquid
- Regulates burner to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump
- Attaches and adjusts spray bars to attain required width of spray
- Uses valve to regulate flow of material at specified rate and adjusts levers to adjust height of spray bar from road surface
- Monitors flow gauges tachometer and temperature gauge to ensure uniform distribution
- Performs daily safety checks of fluid levels and inspections for leaks and damage to machine before operation
- Performs daily equipment maintenance to keep it in proper and safe working order and notifies supervisor in the event of a needed repair
- Understands and executes different emulsions
- Performs incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
Qualifications
- Able to perform all duties as described above
- Possesses CDL class A or B as well as an acceptable driving record
- Able to work varying shifts according to project demands
- Willing to travel to job sites nation wide as needed
- At least 1 year of demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Distributor Operator preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must be able to understand direction and communicate effectively
- Able to lift on a frequent basis at least 50 lbs and carry at least 30 lbs personally and 150 lbs with assistance
- Able to climb on and off of heavy equipment safely
- Must be able to pass background check and initial drug screening as well as company randoms.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth development and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If youre up for a rewarding challenge we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
APAC-Atlantic a CRH Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
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