Dump Truck Driver - 2

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING LLC•Raleigh, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviator Paving, part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group, is a paving and grading contractor serving clients across North and South Carolina. The Dump Truck Driver supports the company’s Triad crews by safely transporting stone, asphalt, millings, dirt, debris, and equipment among job sites, quarries, asphalt plants, dumps, and the yard. The role is responsible for the safe operation, daily inspection, and legal loading of an assigned dump truck, helping crews stay productive through timely deliveries and maintaining accurate records and DOT compliance. The position works primarily in the truck cab and in active construction environments, including public roadways, quarries, and asphalt plants. It involves exposure to outdoor weather, heat, hot asphalt and fumes, noise, dust, live traffic, and moving equipment. Early starts and extended hours may occur during paving season, with occasional nights or weekends as project needs require. Required PPE is provided and must be worn on all sites.

Requirements

Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
Clean driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate; must pass a DOT physical.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Working knowledge of pre-trip and post-trip inspections, hydraulic dump operation, load securement, and legal weight limits.
Ability to accurately complete paper or electronic logs and delivery tickets, and basic smartphone or tablet proficiency.
Clear communication with dispatch and field crews, dependability, and commitment to arriving on time.
Ability to sit for extended periods while driving; frequently climb in and out of the cab and onto truck steps and decks using three points of contact; and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel on uneven terrain.
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and pull and secure tarps.
Vision, hearing, and reaction time needed to safely operate a commercial vehicle and meet DOT physical standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating dump trucks or trailers in construction.
Experience hauling hot mix asphalt, stone, and millings for paving and grading operations, or pulling a tag or lowboy trailer to move equipment.
Familiarity with Triad-area roads, quarries, and asphalt plants.
High school diploma or GED.
Proven experience as a delivery driver or in a similar commercial driving role.
Proficiency operating flatbed trucks, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and roll-off trucks.
Strong route-driving skills and knowledge of local roads and traffic patterns.
Ability to handle freight safely and efficiently.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills for interacting with team members and clients.
Class A or B CDL and 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport construction materials, debris, and equipment between job sites, quarries, asphalt plants, dumps, and the yard according to the daily schedule.
Operate the truck’s hydraulic dump body to unload materials safely and accurately as directed.
Deliver hot mix asphalt promptly to paving crews to maintain mix temperature and keep the paver moving.
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tires, brakes, lights, air systems, hydraulics, and fluid levels.
Promptly report defects and mechanical issues to the shop or supervisor and take unsafe vehicles out of service.
Keep the truck clean, fueled, greased, and in good working condition.
Ensure loads are evenly loaded, properly secured and tarped as required, and within legal weight limits.
Complete and maintain accurate driver logs, delivery and scale tickets, inspection reports, and fuel receipts, and submit them on time.
Coordinate deliveries and schedule changes with dispatchers, project managers, foremen, and flaggers.
Maneuver and back the truck safely around active and congested job sites, live traffic, workers, and moving equipment, using spotters when required.
Assist ground crews with light tasks when not hauling, as directed.
Follow the company safety program, attend daily tailgate and site safety meetings, and promptly report incidents, near-misses, and damage.
Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, and federal and North Carolina DOT/FMCSA requirements, including hours-of-service, vehicle inspection, and drug and alcohol testing rules.
Perform other related duties as assigned.