CDL Asphalt Tack Truck Driver

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregate and asphalt highway construction company operating and meeting customer needs in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.

Rogers Group Inc. is currently seeking CDL Asphalt Tack Truck Driver/Operator in the Huntsville, AL / North Alabama operations area, Alabama SMA reporting to the Paving Superintendent. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety and work successfully in a team environment.

Job Details: 

• Starting wage $25 - $28 per hour, starting wage may be higher with verifiable experience.
• Fulltime/Permanent 
• Day Shift
• Weekend work and Night Shift Operations may be required
• $3 night shift premium
• Overtime available along with extensive medical and retirement benefits

Job Responsibilities: 

• Operate Tack Truck as directed by the working foreman and superintendent
• Ability to operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency and in challenging and unique terrain environments.
• Perform servicing and maintenance of equipment as trained and directed by management.

• Perform daily pre-and post- inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.

• Checks vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate.

• Checks tires, headlights, marker lights, stop lights and turn signals.

• Checks engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant level, fan belts and windshield wipers.
• Operates vehicle in a safe and professional manner regardless of location, speed limit, and traffic.
• Obeys State and Federal trucking laws.
• Exhibits "defensive" driving skills.
• Obeys weight limit when loading truck.
• Keeps floorboards, stepping areas, and hand holds free of trash, grease, rags or other obstructions that hinder operation..
• Keeps inside of bed clean of buildup of materials.
• When starting vehicle in motion, always uses lower gears.
• Monitors dash gauges (oil, temperature, air, tachometer, speedometer, amperage and pyrometer).
• Monitors conditions to the sides and rear of vehicle by means of the rear-view mirrors and spot mirrors.
• Constantly monitors company radio for change of assignment and dispatch.
• Submits daily logs that comply with Company, State and Federal Regulations.
• Completes and submits a daily truck report.
• Inspects vehicle for defects and notifies management of said defects on Driver Daily Report. Does not drive vehicle with known defect that could cause injury or property damage.
• Effective communication skills applicable to position.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

Qualifications: 

• An uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• Prior CDL Driving Experience
• A minimum of 1-2 years of asphalt paving experience preferred for one or more of the positions listed above

• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and nights when necessary

• Team player

• Valid Drivers License 

• Ability to work outdoors which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving.
• Ability to