Jobs · Manufacturing · Alabama

Distributor/Tack Truck Operator

Alabama Grading & Excavation · Gadsden, AL · 6 days ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time

Role Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Tack Truck Driver who knows how to run equipment safely, keep a truck maintained, and work hard alongside a crew. If you want steady work with a company that’s growing across Alabama, this is your shot.

What You’ll Do

  • Run the tack truck safely and follow all company and DOT rules
  • Load and handle tack/emulsion correctly
  • Keep the truck clean, serviced, and ready to roll
  • Watch material temps and maintain quality
  • Help the crew with tasks when the truck isn’t in use
  • Maintain a clean MVR
  • Know your way around heavy equipment and job-site safety
  • Complete daily safety checks and DVIR reports
  • Report repairs and/or repair needs immediately
  • Carry a current medical card
  • Pitch in on other tasks when asked
  • Put safety first

Experience What You Need

  • Tack truck experience (preferred)
  • 3–5 years in construction, grading, or roadwork (preferred)

Physical Requirements

  • Stand for long periods
  • Bend, stoop, crouch as needed
  • Lift 50 lbs regularly; up to 150 lbs with help
  • Stay alert around moving equipment
  • Walk uneven ground in all weather

Work Environment

  • Outdoor work in Alabama heat, cold, rain, and dust
  • Around heavy machinery, noise, grease, and dirt
  • Exposure to fuels, oils, asphalt, and other job-site materials

Why Work With Us

  • We invest in our people. When you join us, you’re part of a team that builds Alabama from the ground up — safely, professionally, and with pride.
  • Benefits:
    • Professional Growth: Opportunity to create necessary change, drive the direction of the company's growth, and grow your role
    • Well Being: Time Off: 3 weeks of shutdowns per year (4th of July week and 2 weeks between Christmas and New Year's) 3 days for Thanksgiving All major holidays
    • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available after 30 days* Time and benefits package can be further tailored to your individual needs, we care about what’s important to you personally.

Schedule

Typical schedule: 50-hour work weeks. 7-5:30 M-F (depending on job and crew needs) 2-hour radius around Gadsden - do not report to shop daily

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.

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