Truck Driver (CDL)

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General Summary

The Tack Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a tack truck to apply asphalt or emulsion materials to road surfaces in preparation for paving. This role involves transporting and spraying liquid asphalt (tack coat) on roadways, shoulders, or other designated areas to ensure proper adhesion between paving layers.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Filling the truck with water from approved supply sources.
• May drive truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to settle dust on roadways and streets to saturate flexible base for compaction.
• Distinguish when roads are over-watered, creating unsafe operating conditions.
• Safety operate truck in often unstable ground conditions.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections on truck, pursuant to DOT regulations, company guidelines and manufacture's specifications.
• Maintain the equipment according to the standards set in place by the company and manufacturer's specifications.
• Assist crews with other tasks as required when not operating water truck.
• Perform other duties as required.

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About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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