Truck Driver- Philadelphia, MS

Dump Truck/Truck Driver

A dump truck driver operates heavy vehicles to transport materials like sand, gravel, asphalt, or debris to and from construction sites or disposal areas. Key responsibilities include conducting daily safety checks (pre/post-trip inspections), loading/unloading materials securely, adhering to traffic laws, and maintaining accurate driving logs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Driving & Operation: Safely operating dump trucks, including end dumps or belly dumps, on public roads and job sites.
• Material Transport: Hauling materials such as dirt, rock, sand, gravel, and asphalt to specific locations.
• Loading/Unloading: Ensuring materials are loaded properly and using cabin controls to accurately dump materials.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking oil, gas, water levels, tires, and lights.
• Documentation: Keeping accurate, up-to-date daily logs, trip sheets, and maintenance records.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communication: Interacting with dispatchers, site foremen, and team members to coordinate schedules and report issues.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a "Capable" result.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• 2 Years of Experience preferred.
• License: Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Driving Record: Clean driving record required to meet insurance standards.

Working Conditions

• Ascend/Descend ladder 8-10 feet to access equipment operating station.
• Keep equipment moving along specified path to ensure equipment is processing material to required specifications.
• Remove excess built up material at the end of shift using scraper and shovel, periodically the operator may need to use jack or chipping hammers.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Forman or Manager.

Work Environment

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients' business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.