Dump Truck Driver

VSS International, Inc.; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor work

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Dump Truck Driver to support road construction projects in Santa Cruz County, CA. The role involves setting up and maintaining traffic control devices, directing traffic and pedestrians, and performing flagging duties to ensure safe work zones.

The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, hardworking, and able to work outdoors on active construction crews. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and willing to work overtime, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic work zone safety and traffic control devices is preferred.
• Ability to follow traffic control plans, signals, and safety requirements.
• Willingness to work outdoors on road construction crews and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control devices such as cones, signs, barricades, and related equipment.
• Direct traffic, pedestrians, trucks, and equipment safely through work zones per approved plans.
• Perform flagging duties with hand signals, paddles, radios, and clear communication.
• Inspect setups during shifts and adjust for visibility, spacing, and compliance.
• Load, unload, and organize traffic control materials.
• Communicate with foremen, drivers, and crew about hazards and jobsite changes.
• Maintain a safe work zone and report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
• Follow safety policies, DOT requirements, and client rules; use PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic control

Flagging

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication

Job description

"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"\

We are in need of Dump Truck Driver for our VSS International, Inc. This opportunity is in Santa Cruz County and contingent upon being awarded the project.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is ok with working outdoors on road construction crews.

• Set up, maintain, adjust, and remove temporary traffic control devices, including cones, signs, barricades, channelizers, arrow boards, message boards, flagging stations, and related equipment.
• Assist with directing traffic, pedestrians, trucks, and equipment safely through or around active work zones in accordance with approved traffic control plans and supervisor direction.
• Perform flagging duties when assigned, using proper hand signals, paddles, radios, and communication methods to control traffic flow safely.
• Inspect traffic control setups throughout the shift and make corrections as needed to maintain visibility, spacing, alignment, and compliance with project requirements.
• Load, unload, carry, place, retrieve, clean, and organize traffic control equipment, signs, cones, barricades, and related materials.
• Communicate with foremen, supervisors, drivers, operators, laborers, inspectors, and other crew members regarding traffic control needs, hazards, delays, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work zone by staying alert to traffic, pedestrians, equipment movement, changing lane closures, and environmental conditions.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged traffic control devices, incidents, near misses, equipment concerns, or public complaints to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, traffic control plans, DOT requirements, client requirements, and jobsite rules, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"\

We are in need of Dump Truck Driver for our VSS International, Inc. This opportunity is in Santa Cruz County and contingent upon being awarded the project.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is ok with working outdoors on road construction crews.

General Duties:

• Set up, maintain, adjust, and remove temporary traffic control devices, including cones, signs, barricades, channelizers, arrow boards, message boards, flagging stations, and related equipment.
• Assist with directing traffic, pedestrians, trucks, and equipment safely through or around active work zones in accordance with approved traffic control plans and supervisor direction.
• Perform flagging duties when assigned, using proper hand signals, paddles, radios, and communication methods to control traffic flow safely.
• Inspect traffic control setups throughout the shift and make corrections as needed to maintain visibility, spacing, alignment, and compliance with project requirements.
• Load, unload, carry, place, retrieve, clean, and organize traffic control equipment, signs, cones, barricades, and related materials.
• Communicate with foremen, supervisors, drivers, operators, laborers, inspectors, and other crew members regarding traffic control needs, hazards, delays, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work zone by staying alert to traffic, pedestrians, equipment movement, changing lane closures, and environmental conditions.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged traffic control devices, incidents, near misses, equipment concerns, or public complaints to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, traffic control plans, DOT requirements, client requirements, and jobsite rules, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic work zone safety, traffic control devices, flagging procedures, and construction site operations preferred.
• Ability to follow traffic control plans, verbal instructions, hand signals, radio communication, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Ability to safely place, move, lift, and retrieve cones, signs, barricades, stands, flags, paddles, and related traffic control equipment.
• Strong awareness of surroundings when working near live traffic, moving equipment, pedestrians, changing lane closures, and active construction operations.
• Ability to remain alert, professional, and calm while communicating with drivers, pedestrians, crew members, inspectors, and the public.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, nights, and variable schedules as needed.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi­itative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.