Tack Truck Driver-R2590

Fort Meyer Construction Company•Washington, DC

36d

About The Position

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people's lives by helping build "the American Dream "in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 800 employees and are one of the most "called by name" Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family. Summary: A Tack Truck Driver operates a heavy-duty truck equipped with a specialized asphalt distributor, primarily responsible for spraying asphalt tack on road surfaces prior to asphalt paving.

Requirements

Commercial driver's license (CDL) B with N tanker endorsement required
Must have a clean driving record
Applicants must be able to operate Manual Transmission vehicles
Must possess two (2) years of experience as an Asphalt Distributor operator
Must have an acceptable driving record
Must communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Must be able to demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions with an emphasis on backing up
Must be able to drive and operate a distributor truck equipped with a tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces in accordance with contract specifications
Drivers must be able to apply their experience and judgment to make decisions within their limit of authority
Responsible for operating the truck in a safe appropriate manner, including the loading process
Adhering to all DOT regulations
Responsible for keeping the vehicle in a clean state
Ability to read and interpret the equipment operator's manual
Work in inclement weather including snow details
Perform minor repairs to the vehicle or report to a supervisor
Perform daily pre-trip inspections
Ability to work in areas of uneven terrain and reduced room for maneuvering
Assist in training new drivers
Understand and execute different emulsions
Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE
May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends
Additional duties as assigned.