Articulated Dump Truck Operator / Off Road Truck Driver

Articulated Dump Truck Operator / Off Road Truck Driver

Location: Roxboro, North Carolina

24/hr + per diem

Job Description

This position is responsible for operating articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks on large-scale ash basin closure projects, supporting heavy production earthmoving, excavation, and material handling activities. The role focuses on safely transporting coal ash, soil, rock, and other materials within an active construction environment while consistently meeting production targets and adhering to strict safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Excavate, load, haul, and dump coal ash, soil, rock, aggregate, and other environmental materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks to transport materials throughout the project site while meeting production goals.
• Work closely with excavator operators to coordinate loading operations, ensuring smooth and continuous material flow.
• Follow established loading and dumping procedures to prevent spills, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain situational awareness and operate safely in active construction environments with multiple pieces of heavy equipment and excavation crews.
• Use radio communication to coordinate movements with other operators and site personnel, maintaining safe distances and clear haul routes.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks to ensure trucks remain in safe working condition.
• Navigate uneven terrain, haul roads, and challenging site conditions while maintaining control of the vehicle and protecting personnel and equipment.
• Adhere to construction site safety protocols, environmental compliance requirements, and quality standards at all times.
• Support high-production earthworks and ash basin closure activities by maintaining consistent haul cycles and minimizing downtime.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks in heavy production environments.
• Strong experience in earthworks, earthmoving, and material transportation on construction or industrial sites.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and transport coal ash and other environmental materials safely and responsibly.
• Thorough understanding of loading and dumping procedures for haul trucks in high-volume operations.
• Experience working in production-driven work environments such as environmental remediation, heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, landfill, dredging, or ash pond closure projects.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, excavation crews, and active haul routes.
• Competence in construction site safety practices and adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
• Skill in performing equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance on haul trucks.
• Capability to operate safely on uneven terrain and haul roads, maintaining vehicle stability and control.
• Effective use of radio communication to coordinate with other operators and site personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Environmental remediation experience, particularly on ash pond closures or similar large-scale earthmoving projects.
• Experience in heavy civil construction, mining operations, quarry work, landfill operations, or dredging projects.
• Familiarity with high-production excavation and material handling activities at industrial or power plant sites.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, production-driven environments while maintaining safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse site teams, including equipment operators and construction crews.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established operational and safety procedures.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from substantial overtime opportunities, often working 60 to 70 hours per week, which can significantly increase overall earnings. The role offers the potential for long-term employment and strong job security, supported by ongoing coal ash cleanup initiatives and sustained project demand. Team members can build stable careers in a specialized, high-demand field while contributing to important environmental remediation and infrastructure improvement efforts.

Work Environment

This position is based on ash basin closure projects at active power plant sites, operating within a high-production, heavy construction environment. Work involves continuous earthmoving and material handling using articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks, in coordination with long reach excavators and other heavy equipment. Operators work outdoors in varying weather conditions on uneven terrain and haul roads, navigating active construction areas with multiple machines and crews. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards, with regular use of radio communication to coordinate equipment movements and maintain safe, efficient operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Roxboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Roxboro, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.