Hot Asphalt Transport Driver

Hot Asphalt Transport Driver

A Hot Asphalt Transport Driver is responsible for hauling our product from our terminals to a customer or Suit-Kote locations in a safe and timely manner while abiding State and Federal Motor Carrier Laws. All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to always observe safe work practices and operating procedures. Whenever on Suit-Kote property, a customer's facility, or operating Suit-Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.

Responsibilities / Job Duties :

• Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
• Maintain and submit daily records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver's record of duty status, mileage records, and other records required by law as well as fuel slips and timesheets
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather and in or out of tight loading and unloading areas. Must be able to back up equipment in all types of weather and conditions. This includes backing up long distances, around corners, and in and around very tight corners in all situations.
• Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment and any highway safety hazards noted enroute to location.
• Ability to keep equipment clean or clean it when needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Adhere to the requirements of different customer facilities.
• Coordination and communication with dispatch to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Safe handling of products 300 deg. plus.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Other Preferred Qualities :

Position is considered full time, but seasonal in nature, with anticipated lay-off in the November thru March time-frame. Site specific locations may have varying seasonal requirements that can extend or contract these timeframes.

Salary Range : $25-$27

Additional Duties :

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled