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Asphalt Distributor/Water Truck Operator- CDL
Company: Knife River - Missoula Division Department: Construction
Location: MISSOULA, MT Hiring Manager: Dallas S Martin
Closing Date: 10/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Good pay! Good Benefits! Good people! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE- first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Please consider joining our growing team today!

An Asphalt Distributor Operator consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialized emulsions to roadways. The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation.
Minimum Qualifications:
-One year or more experience operating an asphalt distributor truck. With an emphasis on asphalt, roads, highways, and bridges.
-Must have an understanding, and ability to spray various asphalt emulsions on road surfaces.
-Must possess a Class A or B CDL
-Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
-Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands.
-Must have transportation to departure area.
Preferred Quailifications:
-3 years minimum experience in construction asphalt paving is preferred.
-One year or more experience operating an asphalt distributor truck.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Drive and operate asphalt distributor truck equipped with tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces.
-Connect 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 ensure uniform distribution Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to machine before operation.
-Must be able to shoot tack, prime, and seal on a daily basis, as needed.
-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 as instructed.
-Timely and regular attendance is essential to the asphalt distributor position.
How To Apply
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Knife River Montana offers a 401(k) as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental, vision, life and STD benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment and Holiday Pay after 30 days of successful employment.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
4800 Wilkie St.
Missoula, MT 59808-1450
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Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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