Distributor Truck Equipment Operator

Reed Family Companies
  • Lake Tahoe, Nevada
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    Description

    Position at VSS International, Inc.

    "OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"

    We are in need of Distributor Truck Equipment Operators  for our VSS International, Inc job in South Lake Tahoe for a 2 week project during the summer months. This opportunity is contingent upon being awarded the project.

    The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is ok with working outdoors on road construction crews.

    General Duties

    • Safely operate an asphalt distributor (tack) truck to spray asphalt emulsions on roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
    • Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, including fluid levels, spray systems, hoses, pumps, burners, and gauges
    • Monitor gauges (temperature, pressure, flow) to maintain consistent and accurate asphalt application.
    • Follow all safety protocols, DOT requirements, and company policies while operating equipment and driving on public roads
    • Work closely with paving crews, foremen, and supervisors to maintain project pace and quality standards.
    • Assist with additional jobsite duties as needed, including traffic control, cleanup, and general labor when the distributor truck is not in use.

    Qualifications

    • Must have good communications skills both written and verbal to interact with internal and external drivers and customers.
    • Have a current driver’s license in good standing (Class A preferred).
    • Must possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects utilizing organizational skills and communications skills.
    • Strong sense of responsibility regarding timely and accurate completion of work, and a strong commitment to company goals.
    • Must be capable of functioning under fast paced stressful working conditions within live traffic
    • Prior pavement preservation experience is required

    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLake Tahoe, Nevada

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pumpsunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Roadway Constructionunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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