Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Calhoun, GA

A Dump Truck Driver in the transportation industry is responsible for transporting loose materials for construction purposes, such as sand, gravel, or demolition waste. They operate heavy-duty trucks, adhere to safety regulations, and maintain truck equipment. They also inspect their vehicles for mechanical issues and perform minor repair work as needed. Crucially, they ensure that the contents they are transporting are loaded correctly and safely secured. Moreover, they may deliver materials to construction sites, landfill sites, or other destinations, following prescribed routes.

Key skills for a Dump Truck Driver include physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. They should also have excellent driving skills and knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a must-have certification for all Dump Truck Drivers. Previous job roles that individuals may hold before becoming a Dump Truck Driver include Delivery Driver, Truck Driver, and Forklift Operator. Some may also have experience as a Construction Laborer or Delivery Helper, allowing them to acquire a stronger understanding of construction materials and safety regulations.

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Local CDL driver - Calhoun, GA

  • Calhoun, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Calhoun, GA
  • 1 day ago

LOCAL DRIVER CDL A - from or near Calhoun, GA - see requirements Requirements: CDL A with HAZMAT AND TANKER Endorsements Contact us at (847) 812 - 1089 Apply Now at We offer: Home Daily Local...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck

  • Dalton, GA (18 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dalton, GA (18 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Build Your Career. Build Americas Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nations largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Logistics Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Cartersville, GA (22 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (22 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 3 days ago

$71,000 / year - (includes base hourly rate of $23.81 hr plus, weekly production bonus, shift & Sunday premiums, and 354 annual hours of scheduled overtime) Logistics Heavy Equipment Operator We...

Dump Truck Driver

  • Chatsworth, GA (20 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chatsworth, GA (20 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 6 days ago

un DUMP TRUCK DRIVER (Dalton / Chatsworth) compensation: Pay will be based on experience, weekly pay employment type: job title: Dump Truck Driver CDL Driver needed....

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Functions of the Heavy Equipment Operator Supports company environmental, health, safety, security practices and policies Sorting and grading of incoming metal deliveries from suppliers...

Commercial CDL Driver - Front Load

  • Adairsville, GA (8 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Adairsville, GA (8 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 11 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement....

Heavy Equipment Operator - Alere

  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 19 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment such as front-end loader, dozers, graders, rollers, excavators, dump trucks or other equipment to lift and...

Roll Off CDL Driver - Manual Transmission

  • Calhoun, GA
  • 28 days ago
  • Calhoun, GA
  • 28 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement....

Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Calhoun, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver EquipmentShare is immediately hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for our rental facility in Cartersville, GA to be responsible for safely and...

Demographic Data for Calhoun, GA

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Salary for Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Calhoun, GA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dump Truck Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Dump Truck Drivers in Calhoun, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.8%
Associate's Degree
12.1%
Bachelor's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
3.6%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dump Truck Drivers in Calhoun, GA
Less than 1 year
52.7%
2-4 years
24.2%
1-2 years
14.1%
4-6 years
5.4%
None
3.6%



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