Line Driver

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

"OUR PEOPLEAREOUR STRATEGY"

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

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 Affiantive 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.