Lowboy Driver

If you are looking for… …an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you! 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! Come work for a company where your hard work truly pays off! Our most important asset is our people! When you work for Ruston Paving, we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job. We want to ensure a career with well-rounded benefits for you and your family. With this, we proudly offer a variety of great benefits such as: 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! On the go? You can text to apply! Simply text LOWBOY4 to 315-918-PAVE (7283). LOWBOY DRIVER Pay: $28.00 - $36.50 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 that has been in business for three generations. Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects incorporating asphalt reclamation and recycling, as well as new construction. General Summary of the Position Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. The lowboy driver drives trucks equipped with a flatbed trailer used for loading, unloading, and transporting heavy equipment. The individual in this position drives other vehicles and/or configurations as assigned and trained. Essential Functions The following are a list of essential functions for the position. These are responsibilities that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation. Performs daily truck equipment inspections per FMCSA guidelines to assure equipment is safe for usage. Completes written daily inspection report as required. Submits requests for maintenance for any repair items. Maintains truck logs or time recordings as required by state, federal, and company policies and regulations. Assists with proper and legal loading of materials and/or equipment for transport. Operates truck safely to and from project destination. Maintains contact with dispatch center for instructions. Pulls levers or turns cranks to connect and disconnect trailer from tractor. Moves hand and foot controls for truck movement forward and backward. Properly ties down the load for transit using straps, chains, and binders. Inspects load for loose debris prior to transport. Properly chocks wheels when leaving the truck per company guidelines. Regularly maintains cargo area to be free of debris and is responsible for the cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the truck and trailer. Performs post trip vehicle inspections for vehicles driven, equipment moved, and trailers towed, noting any defects or deficiencies in writing. Written inspections are turned in to designated locations or personnel. Performs all safety procedures required by governmental agencies and those established by Ruston Paving. All other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A good deal of responsibility falls on the lowboy driver to ensure the proper transportation and safety of our heavy equipment from the facility to the field, and back. Here are some things we are looking for in a good candidate: Excitement and motivation for the workday ahe…

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