Line Driver

VSS International, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Line Driver to work outdoors with road construction crews in Monterey County.

The role involves transporting asphalt from plants to paving sites and from staging locations, with strict safety and DOT compliance. The ideal candidate will be safe, hardworking, and team-oriented, able to perform pre/post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and communicate professionally with supervisors and crew members.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe driving practices and DOT rules cited.
• Ability to safely operate shuttle vehicles in varying traffic, weather, and road conditions.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, crew, and the public.
• Ability to use GPS/maps to follow routes and receive instructions.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• The Line Driver operates company vehicles to transport asphalt from the plant to paving projects or transfer locations.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections including tires, fluids, lights, brakes, and safety equipment.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean, fueled, and presentable vehicle interior and exterior.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, dispatch, foremen, crew members, passengers, and customers.
• Complete trip logs, mileage records, inspection forms, fuel records, passenger counts, and other documentation on time.
• Report vehicle defects, safety hazards, delays, and incidents to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all traffic laws, DOT requirements, company policies, and site safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Defensive driving

Vehicle safety procedures

Communication skills

GPS/maps usage

Punctuality

Flexibility overtime

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS devices

Radios/communication devices

Job description

"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"

We are in need of Line Driver for our VSS International, Inc . This opportunity is in Monterey County 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.

• The Line Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating company vehicles to transport and/or hauling asphalt from the asphalt plant to the paving project or a staging/transfer location
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking tires, fluids, lights, brakes, safety equipment, cleanliness, and overall vehicle condition.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting when needed and ensure passengers follow applicable safety procedures while riding in company vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, fueled, organized, and presentable vehicle interior and exterior.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, dispatch, foremen, crew members, passengers, hotel staff, vendors, and customers as needed.
• Complete required trip logs, mileage records, inspection forms, fuel records, passenger counts, or other transportation-related documentation accurately and on time.
• Report vehicle defects, mechanical concerns, delays, accidents, incidents, safety hazards, or passenger concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all traffic laws, DOT requirements, company driving policies, client requirements, and jobsite safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"

We are in need of Line Driver for our VSS International, Inc . This opportunity is in Monterey County 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:

• The Line Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating company vehicles to transport and/or hauling asphalt from the asphalt plant to the paving project or a staging/transfer location
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking tires, fluids, lights, brakes, safety equipment, cleanliness, and overall vehicle condition.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting when needed and ensure passengers follow applicable safety procedures while riding in company vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, fueled, organized, and presentable vehicle interior and exterior.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, dispatch, foremen, crew members, passengers, hotel staff, vendors, and customers as needed.
• Complete required trip logs, mileage records, inspection forms, fuel records, passenger counts, or other transportation-related documentation accurately and on time.
• Report vehicle defects, mechanical concerns, delays, accidents, incidents, safety hazards, or passenger concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all traffic laws, DOT requirements, company driving policies, client requirements, and jobsite safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe driving practices, defensive driving, traffic laws, route planning, and vehicle safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate assigned shuttle vehicles in varying traffic, weather, roadway, and jobsite conditions.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle inspections, identify maintenance concerns, and complete accurate documentation.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills when interacting with supervisors, crew members, passengers, and the public.
• Ability to use GPS, maps, mobile devices, radios, or other communication tools to follow routes and receive instructions.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, nights, and variable schedules as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous professional driving, shuttle driving, commercial driving, passenger transportation, or construction transportation experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required. CDL and passenger endorsement may be required depending on assigned vehicle type, route, and passenger capacity.
• Acceptable driving record required in accordance with company policy and insurance requirements.
• Must be able to pass company-required pre-employment screening, drug testing, background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and any applicable physical or fit-for-duty requirements.

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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.