Asphalt Line Driver: Safe Transport & Fleet Ops

VSS International, Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Line Driver to operate company vehicles safely in Santa Cruz County, delivering asphalt from the plant to paving locations and staging sites.

The role requires vigilant inspections, accurate documentation, and professional interaction with supervisors, crew members, and customers. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass pre-employment screenings, and be willing to work overtime and variable schedules.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of safe driving practices and traffic laws.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain logs.
• Must communicate professionally with supervisors, passengers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate company vehicles to transport asphalt from plant to project sites.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and safety equipment.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting; ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain clean and presentable vehicle interior and exterior.
• Complete trip logs, mileage records and related documentation on time.
• Report defects or safety concerns to supervisor promptly.
• Adhere to traffic laws, DOT requirements and client site rules.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Traffic laws

Route planning

Vehicle safety

Communication skills

GPS usage

Punctuality

Overtime flexibility

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Line Driver to operate company vehicles safely in Santa Cruz County, delivering asphalt from the plant to paving locations and staging sites.

The role requires vigilant inspections, accurate documentation, and professional interaction with supervisors, crew members, and customers. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass pre-employment screenings, and be willing to work overtime and variable schedules.