Construction Dump Truck Driver

About the role

The Dump Truck Driver operates commercial vehicles to transport materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone to and from construction job sites. Responsibilities may also include operating water trucks, flatbeds, or other vehicles as assigned and assisting grading and paving crews with general construction tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks to transport materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed rock
• Safely dump loads using truck controls and mechanisms
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete required reports
• Maintain assigned vehicles and report mechanical issues
• Operate other assigned vehicles including water trucks or flatbeds
• Auxiliary duties include installing erosion control, shoveling and moving materials, checking grade, driving posts, operating small equipment and tools
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and job site procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve project and company goals

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience
• Experience operating dump trucks in construction environments preferred
• Valid Class B CDL required, Tanker endorsement preferred, HazMat endorsement preferred, Class A CDL preferred

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Ability to read and understand basic safety instructions and job documentation
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Strong attention to safety and equipment operation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a construction crew

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• 2 weeks PTO (80 hours)
• 8 paid holidays starting on day one
• Medical insurance with two plan options
• PPO Plan
• High Deductible Health Plan with employer HSA contribution
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match (fully vested after 3 years)

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Typical work hours are 8–14 hour shifts Monday through Friday, with occasional night work, overtime, and weekends depending on project schedules. Minimal overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with two plan options
• PPO Plan
• High Deductible Health Plan with employer HSA contribution
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match (fully vested after 3 years)

Company Information

Sunrock is a family-owned construction materials supplier and contractor serving North Carolina for more than 75 years. Our vertically integrated operations produce aggregates, asphalt, and concrete while delivering grading, paving, and utility construction services across the region. We are committed to safety, quality, and creating long-term career opportunities for our team members.