How to hire a road machine runner

How to hire a road machine runner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step road machine runner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a road machine runner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new road machine runner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a road machine runner, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a road machine runner to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a road machine runner that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of road machine runners.

   Type of Road Machine Runner	Description	Hourly rate
   Road Machine Runner	Construction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures.	$23-67
   Equipment Operator/Labour	Heavy equipment operators control and drive construction equipment. The operators operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, and lift... Show more	$12-20
   Equipment Operator	Equipment operators are employees who are assigned to work on specific company equipment. They are skilled workers trained to handle all aspects of the particular equipment, from basic operating to repairing... Show more	$11-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your road machine runner job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A road machine runner can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, road machine runners' average salary in hawaii is 69% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level road machine runners 66% less than senior-level road machine runners.
   • Certifications. A road machine runner with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a road machine runner's salary.

   Average road machine runner salary

   $82,786yearly

   $39.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level road machine runner salary

   $48,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a road machine runner job description

   A job description for a road machine runner role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a road machine runner job description:

   Road machine runner job description example

   ABOUT THE JOB
   
   You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then you go to work and you make sure that everyone there is doing what they need to do, even your boss. You just do that because you've always done it. Well maybe it's time you moved up. You want to be the boss? Well now's your chance - Domino's Pizza is hiring bosses - more specifically assistant managers. It's a tough job, one that needs a natural like you. Of course, you'll need some skills - judgment, math and the ability to multitask.
   
   You'll be working for a company that's fun and flexible. Not to mention, it's work experience you're going to use for a long time to come. You've had our pizza delivered to you, now help us be the best in pizza delivery. Go on, boss, show us what you've got. Apply now!
   
   JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES
   
   You are responsible for everything that happens during your shift. This includes all cost controls, inventory control, cash control and Customer relations. You must set the example. You must follow ALL policy and procedures 100% of the time and expect the same from your crew.
   
   In addition: Staffing, Paperwork, Cost Controls, Cash control, Food management, Work to a Schedule, Perfect Image and adherence to standards, Great Customer Service, Attendance & punctuality, Transportation to/from work, Store cleanliness, Marketing, Profitability.
   
   ADVANCEMENT
   
   Many of our team members began their careers as delivery drivers and today are successful Domino's franchise owners. From assistant manager to general manager, general manager to franchisee or Manager Corporate Operations, our stores offer a world of opportunity.
   
   DIVERSITY
   
   Our mission is to recognize, appreciate, value and utilize the unique talents and contributions of all individuals. To create an environment where all team members, because of their differences, can reach their highest potential.
   
   SUMMARY STATEMENT
   
   We take pride in our team members and our team members take pride in Domino's Pizza! Being the best pizza delivery company in the world requires exceptional team members working together. At Domino's Pizza, our people come first!
   
   General Job Duties For All Store Team Members
   
   * Operate all equipment.
   * Stock ingredients from delivery area to storage, work area, walk-in cooler.
   * Prepare product.
   * Receive and process telephone orders.
   * Take inventory and complete associated paperwork.
   * Clean equipment and facility approximately daily.
   
   Training
   
   Orientation and training provided on the job.
   
   Communication Skills
   
   * Ability to comprehend and give correct written instructions.
   * Ability to communicate verbally with customers and co-workers to process orders both over the phone and in person.
   
   Essential Functions/Skills
   
   * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and quickly (may use calculator).
   * Must be able to make correct monetary change.
   * Verbal, writing, and telephone skills to take and process orders. Motor coordination between eyes and hands/fingers to rapidly and accurately make precise movements with speed.
   * Ability to enter orders using a computer keyboard or touch screen.
   * Navigational skills to read a map, locate addresses within designated delivery area.
   * Must navigate adverse terrain including multi-story buildings, private homes, and other delivery sites while carrying product.
   
   Work Conditions
   
   EXPOSURE TO
   
   * Varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions when removing trash and performing other outside tasks.
   * In-store temperatures range from 36 degrees in cooler to 90 degrees and above in some work areas.
   * Sudden changes in temperature in work area and while outside.
   * Fumes from food odors.
   * Exposure to cornmeal dust.
   * Cramped quarters including walk-in cooler.
   * Hot surfaces/tools from oven up to 500 degrees or higher.
   * Sharp edges and moving mechanical parts.
   * Varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions when delivering product, driving and couponing.
   
   SENSING
   
   * Talking and hearing on telephone. Near and mid-range vision for most in-store tasks.
   * Depth perception.
   * Ability to differentiate between hot and cold surfaces.
   * Far vision and night vision for driving.
   
   TEMPERAMENTS
   
   The ability to direct activities, perform repetitive tasks, work alone and with others, work under stress, meet strict quality control standards, deal with people, analyze and compile data, make judgments and decisions.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Additional Information
   
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, including, but not limited to the following:
   
   Standing
   
   Most tasks are performed from a standing position. Walking surfaces include ceramic tile "bricks" with linoleum in some food process areas. Height of work surfaces is between 36" and 48".
   
   Walking
   
   * For short distances for short durations
   * Delivery personnel must travel between the store and delivery vehicle and from the delivery vehicle to the customer's location.
   
   Sitting
   
   Paperwork is normally completed in an office at a desk or table
   
   Lifting
   
   * Bulk product deliveries are made twice a week or more and are unloaded by the team member using a hand truck.
   * Deliveries may include cases of ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds with dimensions of up to 3' x 1.5'.
   * Cases are usually lifted from floor and stacked onto shelves up to 72" high.
   
   Carrying
   
   * Large cans, weighing 3 pounds, 7 ounces, are carried from the workstation to storage shelves.
   * Occasionally, pizza sauce weighing 30 pounds is carried from the storage room to the front of the store.
   * Trays of pizza dough are carried three at a time over short distances, and weigh approximately 12 pounds per tray.
   * During delivery, carry pizzas and beverages while performing "walking" and "climbing" duties.
   
   Pushing
   
   * To move trays which are placed on dollies.
   * A stack of trays on a dolly is approximately 24" - 30" and requires a force of up to 7.5 pounds to push.
   * Trays may also be pulled.
   
   Climbing
   
   * Team members must infrequently navigate stairs or climb a ladder to change prices on signs, wash walls, perform maintenance.
   * During delivery of product, navigation of five or more flights of stairs may be required.
   
   Stooping/Bending
   
   * Forward bending at the waist is necessary at the pizza assembly station.
   * Toe room is present, but workers are unable to flex their knees while standing at this station.
   * Duration of this position is approximately 30 - 45 seconds at one time, repeated continuously during the day.
   * Forward bending is also present at the front counter and when stocking ingredients.
   
   Crouching/Squatting
   
   Performed occasionally to stock shelves and to clean low areas.
   
   Reaching
   
   * Reaching is performed continuously; up, down and forward.
   * Workers reach above 72" occasionally to turn on/off oven controls, change prices on sign, and lift and lower objects to and from shelves.
   * Workers reaching down to perform such tasks as scooping cornmeal from a plastic barrel, or washing dishes.
   * Workers reach forward when obtaining topping ingredients, cleaning work surfaces, or answering phones.
   
   Driving
   
   * Deliver pizzas within a designated delivery area. A Team Member may make several deliveries per shift.
   
   Hand Tasks
   
   * Eye-hand coordination is essential. Use of hands is continuous during the day.
   * Frequently activities require use of one or both hands. Shaping pizza dough requires frequent and forceful use of forearms and wrists.
   * Workers must manipulate a pizza peel when removing pizza from the oven, and when using the rolling cutter.
   * Frequent and/or forceful pinching is required in the assembly of cardboard pizza boxes.
   * Team Members must be able to grasp cans, the phone, the pizza cutter and pizza peel, and pizza boxes.
   
   Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids
   
   Team Members may be required to utilize pencils/pens, computers, telephones, calculators, TDD equipment, pizza cutter and pizza peel.
   
   Driving Specific Job Duties
   
   * Deliver product by car and then to door of customer.
   * Deliver flyers and door hangers.
   
   Requires
   
   * Valid driver's license with safe driving record meeting company standards.
   * Access to insured vehicle which can be used for delivery.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right road machine runner for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your road machine runner job on Zippia to find and attract quality road machine runner candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit road machine runners, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new road machine runner

   Once you have selected a candidate for the road machine runner position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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