Dump Truck Driver

Summers-Taylor, Inc; Blountville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Northeast Tennessee seeks a Dump Truck Driver. This full-time role involves operating heavy-duty trucks to transport materials and support construction crews. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong safety practices and effective communication skills, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining vehicle standards.

Benefits

Stable Employment

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Qualifications

• Driving record must meet company and FMCSA standards.
• 5+ years construction experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate dump truck with GPS and computerized equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain delivery schedule and ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Safety Commitment

Technology Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Position Title: Dump Truck Driver
Date_Posted: 05/14/2025
Location: Blountville, TN
Job Category: DOT Driver
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

Application Instructions

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Position Description

Job Summary:

The dump truck driver is vital to the continuation of operations. The Dump Truck Driver feeds the construction crews and customers with various supplies needed for current projects. This position involves operating a heavy-duty dump truck to haul aggregates, dirt, asphalt, and other materials, while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining the quality of service. The successful Dump Truck Driver is organized, tech-savvy, efficient and constantly strives for excellence.

Job Duties:

• Safely operate dump truck, including GPS and computerized equipment within the truck
• Preform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain delivery schedule and strive for on-time deliveries.
• Keep truck clean and well maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Troubleshoot issues as needed.

Benefits:

• Stable Employment and Competitive Pay
• $25.35 / hour
• Positive and Enjoyable Work Environment
• Benefits including
• Paid Time Off offered (PTO)
• Overtime Pay
• Bonus Pay opportunity
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 750 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.

Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Have a driving record that meets both Summers-Taylor and FMCSA standards.

• Comply with work references and criminal background check.

• 5+ years constriction experience preferred.

• Must comply with continuing education requirements.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Summers-Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Summers-Taylor, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

The Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Summers-Taylor, Inc. A notice explaining the company’s policy will remain posted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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