Dump Truck Driver

Summers-Taylor, Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Overtime Pay

Bonus Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

Summers-Taylor, Inc. is seeking a Dump Truck Driver to support our Northeast Tennessee operations. The role involves hauling aggregates, dirt, asphalt, and other materials while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining high service quality.

You will help feed construction crews and customers on active projects, ensuring reliable and efficient delivery schedules. The successful candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• 5+ years construction experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate dump truck, including GPS and onboard computer systems.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain delivery schedule and strive for on-time deliveries.
• Keep the truck clean and well maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Skills

GPS operation

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Job 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


• $26.87/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 850 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.

Job Requirements

• Ability to vertical climb steps / ladders


• Chisel dried asphalt out of bed when needed


• Kneel down / bend over to conduct proper pre-trip and post- trip inspections


• Ability to sit for extended periods of time


• Maintain balance walking on uneven surfaces


• Occasional lift or pull up to 50lbs.


• 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.