Haul Truck Operator

Turner Mining Group; Front Royal, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group in Front Royal, VA is seeking a Haul Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator to safely drive CAT 730/740 haul trucks on active underground utility projects. This is a direct placement, full-time permanent role on-site.

You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, maintain daily logs, and coordinate with site teams. Must have 2+ years' experience, OSHA 10 preferred, and a valid driver's license. Willingness to operate skid steers and small wheel loaders as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating articulated haul trucks (CAT 730/740).
• Familiarity with civil site earthmoving and underground utility construction.

Responsibilities

• Haul Truck Operations: Safely operate CAT 730 and 740 articulated haul trucks to haul soil, aggregate, backfill, and rock.
• Versatile Equipment Support: Occasionally operate skid steers and small wheel loaders for site staging and material movement.
• Pre/Post-Trip Inspections: Perform daily safety checks of fluids, hydraulics, tires, lights.
• Daily Logging: Accurately complete daily logs and material load tallies.
• Jobsite Collaboration: Coordinate with site superintendents, excavator operators, and pipe crews.

Skills

Haul Truck Operations

Earthmoving Equipment

Safety Compliance

Equipment Versatility

Tools

CAT 730/740

Skid Steer

Wheel Loader

Job description

Haul Truck Driver – Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Front Royal, VA

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Primary Fleet: CAT 730 / CAT 740 Articulated Haul Trucks

Take the Wheel of Powerful Machinery in Front Royal!

Are you a skilled operator who takes pride in driving heavy iron and keeping civil jobsites moving? We are hiring a dependable, safety-focused Haul Truck Driver for a direct placement role in Front Royal, VA.

You will primarily pilot CAT 730 and 740 haul trucks on active underground utility projects, with opportunities to operate secondary support machinery like skid steers and small wheel loaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Haul Truck Operations: Safely operate CAT 730 and 740 articulated haul trucks to haul soil, aggregate, backfill, and rock across underground utility construction sites.
• Versatile Equipment Support: Occasionally operate support equipment such as skid steers and small wheel loaders for site staging, backfilling, and material movement.
• Pre/Post-Trip Inspections: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment safety checks (fluids, hydraulics, tires, lights) to ensure machine reliability.
• Daily Logging: Accurately complete daily logs, maintenance sheets, and material load tallies.
• Jobsite Collaboration: Coordinate closely with site superintendents, excavator operators, and pipe crews for efficient site flow and safety.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of experience preferred operating articulated haul trucks (CAT 730/740 or similar civil earthmoving equipment).
• Equipment Versatility: Ability or willingness to occasionally jump into skid steers and small wheel loaders when needed.
• Certifications: OSHA 10 preferred and a valid drivers license.
• Utility Site Knowledge: Familiarity with civil site earthmoving and underground utility construction environments.
• Reliability: Strong commitment to daily pre/post-trip safety checks, daily logging, and punctual attendance.