Dump Truck Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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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Dump Truck Driver

  • Cedar Knolls, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

Tri axle driver knowledge of quarries and with paving experience CDL required. Call ...

Experienced Dump Truck Driver

  • Hightstown, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hightstown, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

Experienced triaxle dump truck driver wanted. Must have clean license and be able to drive a manual transmission. Full time. Immediate hire for the right individual....

Dump truck driver

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Experienced CDL dump truck drivers for immediate start. Preference given to drivers with tri-axle experience. Competitive pay and steady local work available. Patrick ......

CDL Driver - M-F Day Shift

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago

$5,000 signing bonus & $1,000 quarterly bonus potential! “Perks” DailyPay Available!! Make any day a payday - You deserve to get paid any day!! Quarterly performance/safety based bonus potential...

Cdl Driver

  • East Orange, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for CDL Drivers with a clean driving record, if you are not able to be accepted by the insurance please don't call in). Estamos buscando Choferes con Licensia Comercial Clase A y su...

CDL Driver Instructor Bethlehem, PA

  • Avenel, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Avenel, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Average Yearly Pay $60,500 Top Performers Earning TBD Hometime Daily Driver Type Instructor/Office Driver Involvement No Touch Endorsements None Required Are you a skilled CDL instructor who...

Heavy equipment operator-pipe crew

  • NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • NJ
  • 2 days ago

We are an excavating and utility contractor looking for a skilled operator to work with pipe crews. Excavator operator experienced in digging for pipe specifically. We offer health care, and 401k....

Otr Cdl Driver Dryvan

  • NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • NJ
  • 2 days ago

un OTR CDL DRIVER DRYVAN (Newark nj) Blck rd compensation: %30 employment type: job title: Otr driver dryvan Hello. We're looking for otr driver 2 or 3 weeks out. $30% pay to driver. Two year cdl...

CDL Driver

  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 2 days ago

un CDL Driver (Little Falls) Claremont Trucking Inc compensation: $33.00 per hour with benefit package employment type: job title: Truck Driver CDL driver wanted local work within 300 miles OK for...

Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Lincoln Tech has an exciting opportunity for Heavy Equipment Operators to launch Lincoln's brand-new Heavy Equipment Operations program. We are seeking candidates with Heavy Equipment experience...

Asphalt Class A Or B Dump Truck Drivers Work Monday - Saturday

  • Rochelle Park, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochelle Park, NJ
  • 4 days ago

HELLO I AM LOOKING FOR CLASS A & B DUMP TRUCK DRIVER FULL TIME NO PART TIME MONDAY - SATURDAY - PAY OT TIME AND PREVAILING WAGE ON RATE JOBS must be able to do snow plowing in the winter time PLEASE...

CDL Driver - Boom Truck Operator (411)

  • Pleasantville, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Pleasantville, NJ
  • 4 days ago

If you're a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a nationally established company, look no further. ABC Supply, America's largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Kearny, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Company Description Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and...

CdL Driver

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Driver needed for tri-axle dump truck. CdL class A or B required. Must have experience in milling and paving, no training available....

Otr Cdl Driver Dryvan

  • Whippany, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Hello. Were looking for otr driver 2 or 3 weeks out. $30% pay to driver. Two year cdl experience. ...

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Salary for Dump Truck Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.7%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Bachelor's Degree
10.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
3.5%
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 New Jersey
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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