CDL A Truck Driver Job at Ruston Paving in City of Rochester

Join to apply for the CDL A Truck Driver role at Ruston Paving

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

CDL A Truck Driver position at Ruston Paving. We are an innovative company built on teamwork, safety, and excellence.

We are looking for

Someone who is ready to work hard, be a team player, and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others. You don’t need to be the best; you just have to be willing and eager to learn from our skilled team.

Employee Benefits

Ruston Paving is 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP. Benefits include a variety of options to support you and your family.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Double Time Saturdays
• Driver Safety Incentives
• Bonus Incentives and Allowances
• And many more

Job Details

CDL A TRUCK DRIVER
$2,000 SIGNING BONUS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025
Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

About The Company

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company with three generations of experience in asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects including reclamation and recycling, and new construction.

General Summary Of The Position

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving. The truck driver operates trucks with various configurations of dump bodies to transport and dump materials such as stone and asphalt as needed. The driver may operate other vehicles or configurations as assigned and trained.

Essential Functions

The following are essential functions and responsibilities of the position. They may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform daily truck equipment inspections per FMCSA guidelines to ensure safety and usability.
• Complete written daily inspection reports and submit maintenance requests as needed.
• Maintain truck logs or time records per state, federal, and company policies.
• Assist with proper and legal loading of materials for transport.
• Weigh in/out of scales for load ticketing and weight compliance.
• Operate truck safely to and from project destinations.
• Maintain contact with dispatch for instructions.
• Tarps loads and secure cargo appropriately for transit.
• Chock wheels when leaving the truck per policy.
• Keep cargo area clean and inspect for loose debris.
• Perform post-trip vehicle inspections and document any defects or deficiencies.
• Comply with all safety procedures required by governmental agencies and Ruston Paving.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

A good candidate demonstrates responsibility for safe transportation of materials and adherence to policies. We look for:

• Motivation and professionalism; openness to direction and feedback.
• Safety-mindedness for all personnel on site.
• Ability to adjust routing with awareness of weight restrictions and vehicle permits.
• Basic knowledge of equipment, materials, and safety precautions in construction.
• Ability to work independently and follow schedules; strong communication skills.
• Ability to operate and understand written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to work under diverse conditions and maintain attendance.
• Problem-solving and adaptability to deviations from standard procedures.
• Ability to perform job duties in adverse weather and field conditions.

Education And Experience

• Any combination of education and work experience demonstrating ability to perform the work.
• Valid Class A or Class B CDL (CDL A, CDL A Restricted, or CDL B).
• USDOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience transporting heavy construction equipment and/or materials for paving or site excavation.

Additional Requirements And Benefits

• Shifts start and end at the local division office/shop; transportation to job sites is provided.
• Uniforms and PPE are provided and must be worn as required.
• Occasional out-of-town projects with per diem pay when applicable.
• Double time pay for weekend work.
• Employees may be required to travel to other locations to perform duties.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Safety is the priority. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The following describe typical conditions:

• Regular sitting; use of hands; loud environment.
• Occasional standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Vison requirements including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Ability to move limbs quickly and sustain stamina.

Conditions of Employment

Offers contingent on successful completion of a negative pre-employment drug screen and background checks where allowed by law (criminal history, employment, education, DMV checks, fingerprinting).

Disclaimers

This description is not exhaustive and duties may change. Ruston Paving is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, and training.

• Signing bonus, if offered, applies to direct applicants only; not available to candidates submitted by recruiters. Details, if applicable, will be in the offer letter.