Class A Dump Truck Driver

Carolina Asphalt; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Asphalt seeks a skilled Class A Dump Truck Driver to haul gravel, asphalt, millings, and fill to and from job sites. You will operate trucks with manual transmissions, follow safety protocols, and adhere to job-site procedures.

Ideal candidates are dependable, punctual, and familiar with construction environments, able to work long hours, weekends, and overnight travel when needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience; dump truck experience preferred.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and safety-minded.
• Willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A dump trucks (tri-axle, tandem, or tractor-trailer) safely and efficiently.
• Haul and dump materials at construction sites, quarries, and disposal locations.
• Navigate job sites and roadways while maintaining control and awareness.
• Inspect trucks before and after each trip for safe operation (brakes, tires, lights, fluids).
• Load securement and ensure loads are within legal weight limits.
• Communicate with dispatchers and job-site crews to coordinate deliveries.
• Follow DOT regulations and local traffic laws at all times.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and daily inspection reports.
• Assist with labor or yard duties when not driving.

Skills

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

2+ years experience

Manual transmission

Job description

Job Summary -

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Class A Dump Truck Driver to haul and deliver construction materials such as gravel, asphalt, millings, and fill to and from job sites. This role requires experience operating dump trucks with manual transmissions, safe driving habits, and a strong understanding of job site protocols. The ideal candidate is dependable, punctual, and familiar with construction environments.

Key Responsibilities -

• Operate Class A dump trucks (tri-axle, tandem, or tractor-trailer) safely and efficiently
• Haul and dump materials at construction sites, quarries, and disposal locations
• Navigate job sites, roadways, and tight areas while maintaining control and awareness
• Inspect trucks before and after each trip to ensure safe operation (brakes, tires, lights, fluid levels, etc.)
• Perform proper load securement and ensure loads are within legal weight limits
• Communicate with dispatchers, foremen, and job site crews to coordinate deliveries
• Follow DOT regulations and all local traffic laws at all times
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, timesheets, and daily inspection reports
• Assist with labor or yard duties when not driving, as needed
• Keep trucks clean and report any mechanical issues promptly
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience; dump truck experience preferred
• Experience with manual transmission preferred
• Knowledge of load distribution, dump angles, and tipping safety
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with field teams
• Must be reliable, punctual, and safety-minded
• Current DOT medical card required
• OSHA 10 certification a plus
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Pave America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.