Tack Truck Driver

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

The Tack Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a tack truck to apply asphalt emulsion to road surfaces before paving. This includes loading, heating, and spraying tack coat at the correct rate to ensure proper adhesion between pavement layers. The driver must perform daily equipment inspections, monitor material levels, and clean and maintain the truck to ensure optimal performance. This role requires coordination with paving crews to time applications correctly, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and the ability to operate the truck efficiently in various job site conditions. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Maintain good health status and flexibility to bend, push, pull, stoop and/or twist.
• Maintain proper maintenance of truck and distributor including tire pressure, fluid levels, etc.
• Heat tack and operate tack truck.
• Take beginning/ending rack readings and complete tack report.
• Communicate with dispatchers using 2-way radios and verbal communication.
• Complete log books, vehicle inspection and site condition reports.
• Protect areas that are not supposed to be primed.
• Keep your truck clean at all times.
• Assist paving crew with various duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• CDL A preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Tanker endorsement required, Hazmat preferred.
• Hold a current DOT physical card.
• Ability to read a map to navigate around the Central FL area.
• Strong commitment to success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
• Professionally and technically competent.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.