Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Illinois

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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Cdl Driver Wanted

  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 3 hours ago

un cdl driver wanted (melrose park) special event rentals compensation: negotiable employment type: job title: driver full/part time driving trailers 30-40-50 ft Principals only. Recruiters,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Morris, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Morris, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $23.45 - $26.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Non-CDL Driver/mover

  • Highland Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

ONSITE JOB OFFERS!!!** Hiring Drivers We are the largest independently owned local residential moving and storage company. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers and our employee...

Cdl Driver Class A

  • La Grange, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • La Grange, IL
  • 1 day ago

Here's NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED CDL DRIVERS Join Our Family-Owned Business and Drive with Purpose! Are you a professional CDL driver with at least 2 years of experience, a clean driving record, and...

Local CDL Driver

  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago

The Role: Our drivers are crucial to the recycling process. They typically conduct 6-10 local runs a day, visiting our customer accounts to bring recycled materials into our yard to be processed....

CDL Driver

  • Forest Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Forest Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

Must have a CDL with passenger endorsement and Air Brake endorsement Split shift M-F and availability on weekends is required. 6pm-2am $21.00/hr Permanent position with Elite Staffing Forest Park, IL...

Experienced frac sand CDL driver

  • IL
  • 2 days ago
  • IL
  • 2 days ago

Previous experience hauling sand is ideal- Position in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania IMMEDIATE START ONCE BACKGROUND IS COMPLETED Looking to hire immediately pending satisfactory...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Newark, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, IL
  • 2 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Requisition ID: 13993 Location: Newark, IL, US, 60541 Pay Type: Hourly Estimated Wage Range $39.50 - $43.75/Hourly **Company Overview** **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Amrize is...

Fedex Ground contractor looking for Cdl Driver

  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 3 days ago

Fedex Ground contractor Single Run 2. ( 604 - 70173 - 603- 604 ) Chicago to Lafayette Indiana then to Grayslake Illinois then back to Chicago. Tuesday - Saturday 363 miles total a day, 82 Cents...

Flatbed, Dry van OTR CDL driver needed, 0.70 c/m, 0.30% or Lease

  • Joliet, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 3 days ago

OTR CDL-A Drivers Needed! Got 6 + months of CDL A experience? Lets make it count! Call Us Now at ... Competitive Pay: $0.65 c/m Dry Van and Reefer $0.70 c/m, Team $0.80 c/m, or up to 30% of gross...

FedEx Ground Local Run (PM) CDL Driver

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 3 days ago

Driver wanted for PM rotation (8 pm-6 am) Sunday through Thursday, starting from Romeoville, IL -Dry Van only, 100% no-touch freight -CDL Class "A" with DOUBLE ENDORSEMENT-NO HAZMAT!!! -Minimum...

Local CDL driver

  • Cicero, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Cicero, IL
  • 3 days ago

Looking for a CDL local driver with BNSF experience. 1099 $26-$28/HR based on experience. Local dry van pick ups and deliveries, BNSF Cicero dropping loaded and picking up containers. (NOT...

CDL Driver Class C

  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 3 days ago

C CDL license Clean driving record Ability to lift up to 50 lbs or more....

Non CDL Driver Needed 1yr of Experience

  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 3 days ago

We are currently in the need of a Non CDL Driver with 1 years of experience. Class A' Accepted. Straight Truck Deliveries/Pickups/Transfers Driving a 26' Straight truck TOUCH FREIGHT( LOAD AND...

Class A cdl dump truck driver

  • Monee, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Monee, IL
  • 4 days ago

Looking for a class A cdl dump truck driver who has clean driving record and history driving dump truck with trailer...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.5%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Bachelor's Degree
11.0%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Illinois
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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