General Application - Truck Driver

Rifenburg Contracting; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rifenburg Equipment Services is seeking a truck driver to safely haul and deliver materials such as aggregate, asphalt, millings, and dirt to and from construction sites. You will help keep projects on schedule and protect company equipment through safe operations.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, 3–5 years of verifiable experience, DOT and OSHA certifications, and the ability to travel and stay overnight as needed. Local and out-of-town work are part of the position.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• 3–5 years of verifiable experience; entry-level roles are rare.
• DOT physical and Medical Examiners Certificate with DOT drug screen.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clean driving record.
• Willing to travel and stay overnight as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and report issues promptly.
• Follow DOT regulations, NYS hauling rules, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Adjust schedules due to weather, project progress, or breakdowns.
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings, overtime, or seasonal schedules.
• Represent the company professionally with crews, inspectors, and the public.
• Safely operate a dump truck to transport materials between sites.
• Haul and dump materials safely on highways and construction sites.
• Assist with basic site tasks including material spreading or cleanup.
• Load, haul, and dump materials with proper weight distribution and load security.
• Communicate with dispatch and field crews to keep work flowing.
• Travel and stay overnight when required.
• Maintain logs and required documentation.

Skills

Safety minded

Dependable

Ability to work independently

Communication

Strong work ethic

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

At Rifenburg Equipment Services, we’re more than a construction equipment and services company – we’re an employee-owned team that keeps heavy highway projects moving safely and efficiently. Every person on our team takes ownership of their role, their equipment, and their impact on the job. If you take pride in doing things right, value accountability, and want a career where your work matters, you’ll fit right in.

Pay: Private Rate + Fringe

Starting at $45.60

Job Summary

As a truck driver, you are a critical link in keeping projects running on schedule. You’ll be responsible for safely hauling and delivering materials like aggregate, asphalt, millings, and dirt to and from construction sites. Your work ensures crews have what they need, when they need it, while protecting company equipment.

Essential Job Functions

The list below is illustrative and is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be assigned.

• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and report equipment or mechanical issues promptly
• Follow DOT regulations, NYS hauling rules, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Adjust schedules as weather, job progress, or breakdowns change priorities.
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings, overtime, or seasonal schedules as projects require.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with crews, inspectors, and the public.
• Safely operate a dump truck to transport materials like aggregate, asphalt and dirt between job sites and yards.
• Haul and dump materials safely on heavy highways and construction sites. Prior dump truck or construction site experience is a plus.
• Assist with basic site tasks, including material spreading or cleanup when needed.
• Load, haul, and dump materials while ensuring proper weight distribution and load security.
• Paving experience a plus
• Communicate clearly with dispatch, supervisors, and field crews to keep work flowing.
• This position includes a combination of local driving and out-of-town work. Must be willing to travel and stay overnight when required.
• Maintain logs and required documentation

Requirements:

• A valid Class A CDL is mandatory.
• 3-5 years of verifiable experience. Entry-level roles are rare and usually require at least 1 year of experience.
• You must pass a DOT physical and maintain a current Medical Examiners Certificate. You must also pass a DOT drug screen.
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Dependable and safety minded
• Clean driving record

Our Standard

As an employee-owned company, accountability matters. We expect drivers to treat company equipment as their own, communicate honestly, work safely, and understand that their performance directly impacts crew productivity, job schedules, and overall company success.