Dump Truck Driver

Overview

Ruston Paving is seeking team players to join an innovative company built on teamwork, safety, and excellence. We are looking for someone who is ready to work hard, be a team player, and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others. You don’t need to be the best; you just have to be willing and eager to learn from our skilled team.

We are 100% employee-owned through an ESOP.

Our most important asset is our people. We offer a variety of benefits to provide a well-rounded career for you and your family, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Double Time Saturdays
• Driver Safety Incentives
• Bonus Incentives and Allowances
• And many more

On the go? You can text to apply:
Simply text TRUCK6 to 315-918-PAVE (7283).

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company that has been in business for three generations. Our company handles asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects including asphalt reclamation and recycling, as well as new construction.

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving. The dump truck driver operates trucks equipped with various dump body configurations to transport and dump materials such as stone, asphalt, or other materials as needed. The driver may operate other vehicles or configurations as assigned and trained.

The following are essential functions for the position. These are responsibilities that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs daily truck equipment inspections per FMCSA guidelines to ensure equipment is safe for usage.
• Completes written daily inspection reports; submits requests for maintenance for any repair items.
• Maintains truck logs or time recordings as required by state, federal, and company policies and regulations.
• Assists with proper and legal loading of materials for transport.
• Weighs in and out of scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
• Operates truck safely to and from project destinations.
• Maintains contact with dispatch center for instructions.
• Moves levers or turns cranks to tilt body and dump contents from tailgate or chutes.
• Moves hand and foot controls for truck movement forward and backward and to loosen and dump material adhering to the body.
• Properly tarps loads for transit.
• Properly chocks wheels when leaving the truck per company guidelines.
• Regularly maintains cargo area to be free of debris and is responsible for the cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the truck.
• Inspects load for loose debris prior to transport.
• Performs post-trip vehicle inspections for vehicles driven, equipment moved, and trailers towed, noting any defects or deficiencies in writing; submitted to designated locations or personnel.
• Performs all safety procedures required by governmental agencies and those established by Ruston Paving.
• All other duties as assigned.

A good deal of responsibility falls on the dump truck driver to ensure proper transportation and safety of materials. We are looking for candidates who:

• Are excited and motivated for the workday ahead.
• Display professionalism and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism in the field.
• Prioritize safety of every individual on the job site.
• Show genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, and needs of coworkers and customers.
• Know how to adjust routing in accordance with posted weight restrictions and permitted uses for the vehicle being operated.
• Have some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in construction work.
• Have general knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Can use equipment and tools properly and safely;
  Ruston Paving does not tolerate shortcuts in safety.
• Can work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Can communicate orally and in writing.
• Can understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Can apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagrammatic form.
• Can read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Can present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Can meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Can deal with problems involving deviation from standardized or planned situations or procedures.
• Can perform job requirements in adverse field and all-weather conditions.

Any combination of education and work experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to…