Distributor Driver​/Operator

Job

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH.

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 typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates. An Asphalt Distributor Operator consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialist emulsions to roadways, which are then covered by a chip spreader. The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation. This position will report directly to the Paving Foreman.

Class A/Class B CDL Required!
This is a union position - Successful candidate may become part of the local 14581 Steelworkers Union (if not already a member) if they so choose
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• Drives and operates distributor truck equipped with tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces
• Connects hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with asphalt liquid
• Regulate burner to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump
• Snap or screw on spray bars to attain required width of spray
• Turn valve to regulate flow of material at specified rate and adjust levers to adjust height of spray bar from road surface
• Monitor flow gages, tachometer and temperature gauge to insure uniform distribution
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to machine before operation
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Understand and execute different emulsions Shifts may vary according to project
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task;
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment;
• Report any problems to your manager;
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment;
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Perform any other general duties as specified

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related asphalt and road construction experience;
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) A or B with N-tanker & X-hazmat endorsement

• Thorough understanding 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;
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check;
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical;
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document;
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times;
• Report to work at the designated start time;
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. This job is for a portable paving crew requiring…