Dump Truck Driver – Construction Materials Delivery

Kwest Group; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwest Group in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Truck Driver to safely operate a dump truck on demanding construction sites. You will conduct daily vehicle inspections, load materials, and ensure weight limits while meeting project schedules.

This role requires flexibility for out-of-town travel, adherence to DOT standards, and participation in safety trainings. A high school diploma or GED and proven dump truck experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience operating a standard dump truck.
• Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomly selected.
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel on site.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• This position is based on a 45-55-hour workweek.
• The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but schedule will be dictated by project.
• Must be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, as the job would dictate.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Complete daily inspection of their assigned vehicle at the start of each workday, including fluid checks, and at the end of each workday.
• Always keep assigned vehicle clean and orderly.
• Load materials, such as crushed rock, sand, or gravel, correctly and transport all materials associated with the construction project in a timely manner.
• Verify the types of materials being transported and ensuring that they do not exceed weight restrictions.
• Maneuver vehicle within a construction site to include backing up, with or without a ground guide, utilizing all required foot and hand controls as required to turn, tilt, raise and lower the dump bed and deposit dump bed contents where needed.
• Complete all inspection paperwork, daily load, mileage and fuel logs, and all other logs as required to maintain compliance with DOT standards.
• Operate a loader, forklift, or skid-steer as necessary to load and or unload a vehicle.
• Safely load and secure a dozer, skid-steer, excavator, farm tractor, and other equipment on a tag trailer.
• Report all safety/maintenance issues.

Skills

Dump truck operation

DOT compliance

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Loader

Forklift

Skid-steer

Job description

Kwest Group in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Truck Driver to safely operate a dump truck on demanding construction sites. You will conduct daily vehicle inspections, load materials, and ensure weight limits while meeting project schedules.

This role requires flexibility for out-of-town travel, adherence to DOT standards, and participation in safety trainings. A high school diploma or GED and proven dump truck experience are essential.