Tack Truck Operator

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Tack Truck Operator

Saint Paul, MN 55120

Salary: 42.77 USD / HOUR

Department: Field Operations

Job type: Full-Time / Seasonal

Pay Type / Range: Journeyman Union Scale. $42.77 per hour (based on experience and/or size and type of equipment)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union.
• As a salaried employee, you will be a non-bargaining union member.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary: The Tack Truck (Distributor) Operator is responsible for safely operating a tack truck to apply asphalt emulsion (tack coat) to road surfaces in preparation for paving operations. This role is critical to ensuring proper bond between paving layers and requires precision, attention to safety, and mechanical aptitude.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Inspect and maintain tack truck to ensure proper working condition, including cleaning spray bar and checking oil, fluids, and emulsion levels.
• Coordinate with paving foreman and crew to ensure proper coverage and timing.
• Monitor application rate and width for uniform and efficient coverage.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist with general labor duties on the paving crew when not operating the tack truck.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.
• Follow company and industry safety standards and procedures at all times.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience operating tack truck or similar equipment.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class B with tanker endorsement required.
• Knowledge of proper emulsion application and truck operation techniques.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of 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.
• Must have the following CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement.
• Must be safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license required (CDL required with hazmat).
• Willingness to work extended hours, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Strong team player.
• Reliable and on-time.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is…