Heavy Highway Distributor Driver

Career Opportunities:
Heavy Highway Distributor Driver (523648)

Requisition  
523648 – Posted –
Americas Materials –
HK Contractors –
Seasonal –
Driver/Delivery-Non CDL –
United States –
Idaho

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready‑mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

This is a highly skilled position involving control and operation of the Asphalt Distributor/Tack Truck. Must have a current CDL with Tanker endorsement.

• Prior experience operating an Asphalt Distributor Truck preferred
• Set spray bar on manual, automatic, or semi‑automatic distributors for applying liquid asphalt.
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• May perform other related duties such as shovel work, setting string line, adding or removing screed extensions.
• Must have the following Commercial Drivers’ License and necessary endorsements in accordance with 49 CFR 383.91: heavy straight vehicle (Group
  
  B). Air brake skills test required for all vehicles that have air brakes.
• Employee must meet the Driver Qualification Standards and have HAZMAT endorsement.
• Must pass DOT physical/drug screen.
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with Tanker endorsement.
• Medical Card per DOT standard.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Knowledge in operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations and construction sites.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records, and read blueprints or other project documents.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…