Distributor Driver​/Operator - Middlesboro, KY

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state‑of‑the‑art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry.

Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.

CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end‑to‑end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes.

CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

An Asphalt Distributor Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates. An Asphalt Distributor Operator consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialised emulsions to roadways, which are then covered by a chip spreader. The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation. This position will report directly to the Paving Foreman.

• 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
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task;
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment;
• Report any problems to your manager;
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment;
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Perform any other general duties as specified

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related asphalt and road construction experience;
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) A or B with N‑tanker & X‑hazmat endorsement

• Thorough understanding of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving;
• Pass pre‑employment…