Asphalt Distributor Operator
Job Title: Asphalt Distributor Operator / Tack Truck Driver
Hiring Partner: Superior Skilled Trades
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee 37087, United States
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $60,000 – $67,000 per year
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40–50 hours/week)
Travel: Up to 10% within the greater Nashville area
About
Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a well-established and growing construction company serving the greater Nashville area. The company is built around three core initiatives: Safety, Culture, and Training, and offers long-term career stability in a team-oriented, family-friendly environment.
Position Summary
Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a positive, reliable, and safety-focused Asphalt Distributor Operator / Tack Truck Driver to join paving crews for a leading construction contractor. This role requires a strong work ethic and team-first mindset. The operator will be responsible for safely operating the distributor/tack truck, assisting paving crews, and maintaining equipment across multiple job sites.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate the Distributor/Tack Truck ahead of paving operations to spray tack and prepare road surfaces.
Complete pre- and post-trip Driver-Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
Clean, maintain, and perform routine upkeep on the distributor truck and related equipment.
Follow all DOT regulations, traffic laws, safety guidelines, and company procedures.
Assist paving crews when not operating the distributor, including operating additional heavy equipment (e.g., paver, roller, skid steer).
Perform other CDL-related duties, such as driving a dump truck, as needed.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement (no restrictions)
Hazmat endorsement preferred
Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience
Prior tack truck or asphalt distributor experience strongly preferred
Reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to work weekends as needed
Ability to work in varying outdoor conditions (hot, cold, dusty)
Must be trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
Construction license/certification (Class A Contractor License)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Drug screening
Benefits & Perks
100% Company-Paid Health Insurance
401(k) with 3.5% company match
Premium pay and overtime available
Paid time off
Bonus potential
Advancement opportunities within a stable company
Quarterly, family-friendly team-building events