Dump Truck Driver- Local Yakima, Everett and Port Angeles WA at Interwest Construction, Inc. – Washington, Illinois

Dump Truck Driver - Hourly, Non-Exempt

Job Summary: Under direct supervision of the Transportation Manager a truck driver is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of over-the-road dump trucks and trailers for various applications including the hauling and dumping of aggregates and spoils for commercial excavation, earth moving, site preparation, road building, and utility projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently drive and operate well maintained 8 axle Dump truck and trailer / side dump
• Deliver sand and gravel products to customer job sites, pits and plants
• Spread and stockpile per order
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations

Qualifications/Knowledge/Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A driver’s license required
• 2+ years proven truck driving experience preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide previous employment records

Working Environment: The Civil Construction Dump Truck Driver works primarily outdoors on active construction sites, including roadways, highways, commercial developments, and excavation projects. This role routinely involves exposure to varying weather conditions such as rain, heat, cold, wind, and dust. The driver operates heavy-duty dump trucks on uneven terrain, gravel surfaces, and in high-traffic construction zones alongside other heavy equipment. The position requires extended periods of sitting while driving, frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab, and occasional lifting, bending, and securing of loads.

Physical: Work is performed in the field in all weather conditions. The work requires balancing, climbing, kneeling, lifting to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, and walking. Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead.

Equipment used: 4&5 axle dump trucks with pup trailers, 4&5 axle tractors with side dump trailers