Oil Distributor Truck Driver

Summary

Drives distributor truck to load product from delivery tanker or terminal and applies emulsion or cut back asphalt oils to the project surface by performing the following duties.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspects truck equipment truck-trailer equipment and supplies such as tires lights brakes gas diesel oil water and all other fluid levels.
• Determines valves are closed on distributor and ready to receive load.
• Properly connects/disconnects hoses to pump product from delivery tankers.
• Checks condition of load including legal axle weight limits.
• Drives truck to destination for unloading.
• Checks for proper clearance of the spray bar for various widths of application.
• Applies asphalt oil by either the spray bar system or may use the manual hand wand.
• Uses rear side mirrors to see perimeter around distributor.
• Follows instructions for safely handling hot asphalt oil products.
• Periodically heats asphalt oil in tank using distributor tank heating system.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Cleans windows mirrors removes garbage and maintains interior of truck in good condition.
• Performs preventative maintenance service and minor repairs on truck.
• Reports to supervisor at end of each shift to leave timecard fuel receipts/usage mileage and other information as well as receive instruction for next days work assignments.
• Expected to operate in safe manner and abide with traffic laws rules and regulations of State/Federal Departments of Transportation laws governing hazardous materials and placarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations and company rules/safety directives.
• Secondary functions of general laborer and other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) with airbrake tanker and hazmat endorsement
• Current IDOT (Iowa Department of Transportation) Physical
• Ability to sit stand and be active for long periods of time.
• Ability to maneuver in and around vehicles and equipment as needed.

About Us

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Brooklyn Iowa Manatts is a leader in Iowas heavy highway construction and materials industry. We specialize in asphalt concrete and chipseal coating with additional expertise in recycle crushing stabilization milling grinding subdrain installation and more.

At Manatts we have the experts equipment resources and top-quality materials needed to safely and efficiently complete any project. Our integrated approach and unwavering commitment to building exceptional relationships allow us to deliver uncompromising quality and construction services. Our mission is to continually set and reset the standard by which all other construction material companies are measured. We dont just build infrastructure; we build legacies through higher standards of work and a dedication to excellence in everything we do.