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Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida’s rise to prominence.
Hubbard is one of Florida’s largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida’s history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond.
The scope of Hubbard’s work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance.
Hubbard Construction’s parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION.

An Asphalt Distributor Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. An Asphalt Distributor Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates. An Asphalt Distributor Operator consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialize emulsions to roadways, which are then covered by a chip spreader. The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation.

Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job.

• Requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Distributor Operator.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• One (1) year or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on asphalt, roads, highways, and bridges

• Understand and execute paving procedures while following instructions to meet the standards of the project
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) A or B with N-tanker & X-hazmat endorsement as well as an acceptable driving record
• Drives and operates distributor truck equipped with tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces
• Connects hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with asphalt liquid
• Regulate burner to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump
• Snap or screw on spray bars to attain required width of spray
• Turn valve to regulate flow of material at specified rate and adjust levers to adjust height of spray bar from road surface
• Monitor flow gages, tachometer and temperature gauge to insure uniform distribution
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to machine before operation
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Understand and execute different emulsions
• Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Other duties as assigned
  General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job.

• Requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Distributor Operator.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• One (1) year or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on asphalt, roads, highways, and bridges.

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Asphalt Distributor Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing and sitting is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Frequently walk and climb on uneven surfaces of heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the road construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Distributor Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, and dust that is typically associated with road construction.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on road construction sites such as form oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt concentrate at hot temperatures.