Dump Truck Driver I

Zemba Companies; Zanesville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Zemba Companies are seeking a dependable Dump Truck Driver I in Ohio to operate a dump truck and unload materials at residential and commercial sites. You will follow daily routing, communicate with dispatch, and ensure safe handling of loads.

This role requires a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement, 0–5 years driving, and a DOT Physical Card, with strong organization and teamwork to meet deadlines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement required.
• 0–5 years of CDL driving experience.
• DOT Physical Card required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump truck to and from designated work sites following routing information.
• Maintain truck logs according to state and federal regulations.
• Perform daily pre-shift and post-shift vehicle inspections.
• Report deficiencies to maintenance and follow dispatch instructions.
• Spread/tailgate materials safely and in controlled manner.
• Communicate with dispatch and follow hand signals while backing up and unloading.

Skills

CDL driving

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement

DOT Physical Card

Job description

Description

Job Summary:
The Dump Truck Driver I is responsible for operating a Company dump truck while transporting and properly unloading materials to and from various locations to service residential and commercial clients.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift vehicle inspection and report deficiencies to shop immediately.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment and unusual conditions to the Maintenance Manager utilizing the proper vehicle inspection report paperwork.
• Ensures operational procedures and paperwork are maintained when handling cash or check payments from clients.
• Operate dump truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information, following detailed directives on work orders.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive additional instructions and changes to work locations etc.
• Ability to differentiate between grades, sizes and textures of materials.
• Maintains cognitive awareness of immediate surroundings, ensuring that power lines, trees and other obstacles are accounted for as maneuvering and unloading of materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensures the speed and direction of the dump truck, unloading materials in a controlled manner.
• Responsible to safely and thoroughly comply with all hand signals and movements from co-workers, keeping eye contact when backing up and unloading materials.
• Ability to spread (tailgate) both moving forward and backwards.
• Skilled in chain adjustments for spreading and tailgating purposes.
• Maintains truck logs according to state and federal regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies or Experience Requirements

• Class B - CDL License with Tanker Endorsement
• Zero (0) to Five (5) years of CDL driving experience
• DOT Physical Card
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Education Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Safety

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.

Travel

Travel to job sites is required as needed.

Additional Considerations

The Zemba Companies culture and values are part of what makes the company successful and a great place to work. Candidates will be considered in terms of their consistency with culture and values. The Zemba Companies is a rapidly growing company; flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with many crucial deadlines.

The Zemba Companies benefit package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and retirement savings plan upon completion of length of employment requirements.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.