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DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR-Get Hired Today
Company: Knife River - Texas Division Department: Construction
Location: Waco, TX Hiring Manager: Cody R Welch
Closing Date: 09/30/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Knife River is 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 go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

An Asphalt Distributor Operator consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialized emulsions to roadways, which are then covered by a chip spreader. The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Distributor Operator.
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 Qualifications:
-3 years minimum experience in construction asphalt paving is preferred.
-One year or more experience operating an asphalt distributor truck.
-Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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.
Benefits:
* Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation * Two Medical Plan Options with Generous Employer Contributions * Health Savings Account (partially funded by Employer) * Prescription Drug Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care * Dental * Vision * Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement * Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement * Profit Sharing * 401(k) with Company Match * Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness plans for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents * Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, and Access to Legal Advice
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our asphalt distributor position:

Army: Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
This open job posting will remain open until 9/30/2024 or until it is filled.

Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online, you may print and send completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 1800, Waco, TX 76703.

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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 979-361-2900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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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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