CDL A Truck Driver

CDL A Truck Driver - $4,000 SIGNING BONUS

We are looking for a hardworking, team-oriented driver who will work hard, show up each day with a positive attitude, and help motivate others. You do not need to be the best; you just have to be willing and eager to learn from our skilled team.

Ruston Paving is 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP.

We offer a variety of benefits to support you and your family:

• 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!

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 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.

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving. Aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. The truck driver operates trucks equipped with various configurations of dump body to transport and dump materials such as stone, asphalt, or other materials as needed. The individual may drive other vehicles and configurations as assigned and trained.

• Perform daily truck equipment inspections per FMCSA guidelines to ensure equipment is safe for use.
• Complete written daily inspection report as required; submit requests for maintenance for any repair items.
• Maintain truck logs or time recordings as required by state, federal, and company policies and regulations.
• Assist with proper and legal loading of materials for transport.
• Weigh in and out of scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
• Operate truck safely to and from project destination.
• Maintain contact with dispatch center for instructions.
• Pull levers or turn cranks to tilt body and dump contents from tailgate or chutes.
• Move hand and foot controls for truck movement forward and backward and to loosen and dump material adhering to body.
• Properly tarp load for transit.
• Properly chock wheels when leaving the truck per company guidelines.
• Regularly maintain cargo area to be free of debris and is responsible for the cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the truck.
• Inspect load for loose debris prior to transport.
• Perform 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.
• Perform all safety procedures required by governmental agencies and those established by Ruston Paving.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Excitement and motivation for the workday ahead.
• Professionalism and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism in the field.
• Prioritize the safety of every individual on the job site.
• Express genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, and needs of coworkers and customers.
• Knowledge and awareness to adjust routing in accordance with posted weight restrictions and permitted uses for the vehicle being operated.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in construction work.
• General knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely. Ruston Paving does not tolerate shortcuts in safety.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagrammatic form.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively…