Tack Truck Driver

Location: Rockville, Maryland

Job Type: Full-time (March - December)

Company: Francis O. Day Co., Inc.

Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, Suite A, Rockville, MD 20850

Company Phone Number:  x110

Position: Tack Truck Driver

Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00/hr.; based on experience and qualifications

Francis O. Day Company is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Tack Truck Driver to support our asphalt paving operations. This position is responsible for the safe transportation, setup, and application of asphalt tack coat to ensure proper bonding between pavement layers.

The Tack Truck Driver plays a critical role in pavement quality and longevity by ensuring tack material is applied at the correct rate, temperature, and coverage ahead of paving operations. This role requires attention to detail, coordination with paving crews, and strict adherence to safety and environmental requirements.

This is a field-based position essential to successful roadway, commercial, highway and industrial paving projects.

• Safely operate and transport tack trucks to and from job sites.
• Apply asphalt tack coat uniformly at specified application rates and coverage areas.
• Ensure proper tack temperature, spray bar operation, nozzle alignment, and pump performance.
• Coordinate timing and application areas with foremen, paver operators, and paving crews.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and operator care tasks on tack trucks and spray systems.
• Clean spray bars, nozzles, tanks, and hoses to prevent clogging and uneven application.
• Monitor material usage and report quantities applied per job.
• Maintain compliance with all safety procedures, traffic control requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Identify mechanical or spray system issues and report them promptly to supervision or equipment management.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas around the tack operation.

• 2+ years of experience operating tack trucks or asphalt distributor trucks preferred.
• Valid CDL (Class B or Class
  
  A) with tanker endorsement preferred or required based on equipment.
• Strong understanding of asphalt tack materials, application rates, and temperature requirements.
• Experience with spray bar systems, pumps, burners, and material controls.
• Knowledge of job site safety, traffic control, and environmental best practices.
• Ability to work early hours, extended shifts, and variable schedules during paving season.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a paving crew.

• Outdoor construction environment in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent climbing in and out of truck cabs and onto equipment platforms.
• Exposure to heat, asphalt materials, fumes, noise, and traffic.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual cleaning tasks.

• 3 Paid Holidays.
• Benefits for single and family (Health, Dental, and Vision)
• Bonuses (safety etc.)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401K with Company Contribution.
• Opportunities for overtime
• 56 hours of paid sick & safe leave after 90 days.
• 1 week of vacation time after 1 year of service.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not constitute a contract. The company reserves the right to modify this description at any time without notice.

For over 80 years, family-owned F.O. Day has developed into an award-winning paving and excavation company by building close relationships with our extended family of valued clients, trusted employees, and dedicated subcontractors & suppliers. Francis O. Day Co., Inc. Headquarters supports its Regional Offices and four asphalt production facilities. Led by management in these facilities, our employees focus on safety, quality, and performance supported by state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

Francis O. Day Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law.