Dump Truck Driver I

The Zemba Companies; Zanesville, Norwich Township (OH, OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Zemba Companies is seeking a Dump Truck Driver I to operate a company dump truck, transport materials to residential and commercial sites, and unload them safely in Zanesville, OH. The role requires a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement and a DOT physical card, with strong organizational and communication skills.

You will follow daily routes, maintain logs, and adhere to safety procedures while coordinating with dispatch and maintenance teams in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement required.
• 0–5 years of CDL driving experience.
• DOT Physical Card required.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a Company dump truck to designated sites per routing instructions.
• Maintain truck logs according to state and federal regulations.
• Report vehicle and equipment issues to maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and hand signals for safe backing and unloading.

Skills

CDL Class B

Tank endorsement

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ZBI Corporate - Zanesville, OH 43701

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.

QualificationsCompetencies 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.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• 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.