Dump Truck Driver
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Transportation
Truck Driver, General Labor
…an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you!
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!
Employee BenefitsRuston Paving is 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP! Come work for a company where your hard work truly pays off!
Our most important asset is our people! When you work for Ruston Paving, we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job. We want to ensure a career with well-rounded benefits for you and your family. With this, we proudly offer a variety of great benefits such as:
- 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 TRUCK5 to 315-918-PAVE (7283).
DUMP TRUCK DRIVERPay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
About the CompanyRuston 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 is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects incorporating asphalt reclamation and recycling, as well as new construction.
GeneralSummary of the Position
Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. The dump truck driver drives trucks equipped with various configurations of dump body to transport and dump materials such as stone, asphalt, or other materials as needed.
The individual in this position drives other vehicles and/or configurations as assigned and trained.
The following are a list of 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 assure equipment is safe for usage.
- Completes written daily inspection report as required. 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 destination.
- Maintains contact with dispatch center for instructions.
- Pulls 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 body.
- Properly tarps load 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. Written inspections are turned in 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 the proper transportation and safety of materials to and from the field. Here are some things we are looking for in a good candidate:
- Excitement and motivation for the workday ahead.
- Professionalism and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism in the field.
- Prioritizes the safety of every individual on the job site.
- Expresses a genuine interest…
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