Line Driver

VSS International, Inc.; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Line Driver in Santa Cruz County, CA to safely operate company vehicles and transport asphalt from the plant to paving projects. You will support outdoor road-construction crews and ensure timely deliveries in a team setting.

The role requires daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, proper documentation, and adherence to DOT and company safety rules while maintaining a clean vehicle and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Valid license required with CDL and passenger endorsement possible depending on vehicle type.
• Clean driving record per company policy and insurance requirements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate company vehicles to transport asphalt from plant to project sites.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Complete trip logs, mileage records, and other transportation documentation on time.
• Communicate with supervisors and crews and report any defects or safety concerns.

Skills

Defensive driving

Vehicle safety procedures

GPS usage

Communication

Punctuality

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS

Maps

Radios

Mobile devices

Job description

\"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR 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.

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 **Affirmative 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.