Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Kentucky

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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Seasonal PT CDL Driver (A or B) - Springfield Agronomy (Req 12079)

  • Springfield, KY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Springfield, KY
  • 2 hours ago

Requires Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B May also require one or more of the following, or the ability to obtain: Hazardous Materials Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, Licensing for Pesticides...

CDL DRIVER's WANTED

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 18 hours ago

Hiring, CDL Drivers Call or Text ... Start $0.57-$.60 loaded and empty miles! Home weekends, but weekend work available also. Dry Van loads **Call or text ...** We deliver to Mid-West/ Southeast....

CDL Driver - Class B

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

$25.50 per hour JOB SUMMARY Responsible for delivery and pickup of containers to and/or from customer locations; provide an effective and incident free delivery or pickup of a container while...

Seasonal PT CDL Driver (A or B) - Springfield Agronomy

  • Springfield, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, KY
  • 1 day ago

Requires Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B May also require one or more of the following, or the ability to obtain: Hazardous Materials Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, Licensing for Pesticides...

Counter Sales Associate/Backup CDL Driver - Owensboro, KY

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 day ago

Airgas Inc Counter Sales Associate/Backup CDL Driver - Owensboro, KY in Owensboro , Kentucky R10063672 Counter Sales Associate/Backup CDL Driver - Owensboro, KY (Open) Location: Owensboro, KY -...

CDL driver/tree Technician

  • Albany, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, KY
  • 1 day ago

un CDL driver/tree Technician (Louisville- sourhern Indiana) Trees compensation: 225-275 day employment type: job title: CDL driver- Tree Technician CDL driver or regular DL driver with good...

CDL Driver

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago

Heres what youll need to succeed: Qualifications: Valid Class-A CDL License with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience....

Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

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

CDL driver/tree Technician

  • Albany, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, KY
  • 3 days ago

CDL driver or regular DL driver with good record to do driving of vehicles w/equipment and tree technician work

Dump truck driver

  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago

un Dump truck driver (Louisville) compensation: $25-$30 hour depending on experience employment type: job title: Dump Truck Driver Dump truck driver Class B no automatic restriction (must be able to...

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Glasgow, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Glasgow, KY
  • 6 days ago

Would you like to work for a company that puts their employees first? Scotty's Contracting and Stone is that company. Our mission is to provide quality infrastructure that paves the way for our...

CDL Driver Needed $1700 FLAT A WEEK

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 6 days ago

HIRING CLASS A CDL/ OTR Driver FLAT RATE Weekly with Direct Deposit NEED SOMEONE WITHIN 150 MILES OF NASHVILLE, TN WEEKENDS HOME 1099 TAX FORM NO North East or West Coast Freight DEDICATED ROUNTRIPS...

CDL Driver

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

At WillScot (NASDAQ WSC), our 4000+ people are at the heart of everything we do. In addition to providing industry-leading pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Nights

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

CDL Driver (part-time)

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 10 days ago

CDL Driver (part-time) Perform all other duties assigned. CDL Driver (part-time) Perfom all other duties assigned.

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Kentucky

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 Kentucky offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.7%
Associate's Degree
12.1%
Bachelor's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
3.9%
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 Kentucky
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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