Dump Truck Driver - Paving

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING LLC•Raleigh, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviator Paving, a paving and grading contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group, is hiring a Dump Truck Driver to support its Triad crews. The driver safely transports stone, asphalt, millings, dirt, debris, and equipment between job sites, quarries, asphalt plants, dumps, and the yard. The role is responsible for safe operation, daily inspection, and legal loading of an assigned dump truck, including operating its hydraulic dump body and delivering hot mix asphalt promptly to paving crews. Success is measured by on-time deliveries that keep crews productive, a clean safety and DOT compliance record, and accurate delivery tickets and driver logs. The driver coordinates with dispatch and field crews, maneuvers safely around active work sites, and assists ground crews with light tasks when not hauling. The work takes place primarily in the truck cab and also at construction sites, public roadways, quarries, and asphalt plants. Early starts and extended hours may occur during paving season, with occasional nights or weekends as project needs require.

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 and ability to pass a DOT physical.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Working knowledge of pre-trip and post-trip inspection procedures, hydraulic dump operation, load securement, and legal weight limits.
Ability to complete paper or electronic logs and delivery tickets accurately and use a smartphone or tablet at a basic level.
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; and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel on uneven terrain.
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 lbs, including chains, binders, tarps, and hand tools, and pull and secure tarps.
Vision, hearing, and reaction time needed to operate a commercial vehicle safely 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.

Responsibilities

Transport construction materials and equipment to and from job sites, quarries, asphalt plants, dumps, and the yard according to the daily schedule.
Operate the hydraulic dump body to unload materials safely and accurately where 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.
Report defects and mechanical issues promptly and take unsafe vehicles out of service.
Keep the truck clean, fueled, greased, and in good working condition.
Ensure loads are evenly distributed, secured, tarped as required, and within legal weight limits.
Complete and submit accurate driver logs, delivery and scale tickets, inspection reports, and fuel receipts on time.
Coordinate deliveries and schedule changes with dispatchers, project managers, foremen, and flaggers.
Maneuver and back 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 tailgate and site safety meetings, and report incidents, near-misses, and damage immediately.
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.