Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Indiana

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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Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

  • Frankfort, IN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Frankfort, IN
  • 3 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring,...

Utility / Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Cloverdale, IN
  • moments ago
  • Cloverdale, IN
  • moments ago

Martin Marietta is currently looking for a prompt, hard working individual to join our rock solid team at our Cloverdale Quarry. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Noblesville, IN
  • moments ago
  • Noblesville, IN
  • moments ago

Martin Marietta is currently looking for a motivated individual to join our rock solid team at the Noblesville Stone plant. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment and...

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill III

  • Elkhart, IN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Elkhart, IN
  • 20 hours ago

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Gary, IN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Gary, IN
  • 23 hours ago

. ____ QUALIFICATIONS: ____ Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with Air Brakes. Must be certified to operate all heavy equipment....

CDL Driver - PRN

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for providing transportation of residents to various locations. Drives residents to doctor's appointments, has on-call availability, and coordinates necessary vehicle maintenance....

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill III

  • Portland, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, IN
  • 2 days ago

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,...

Class A/B CDL Driver/Operator

  • Schererville, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Schererville, IN
  • 2 days ago

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in New Lenox, IL is looking for a?Class A or B CDL Operator? to join their safety conscious team!?The CDL Operator is responsible for the safe and proper...

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill III - 2332287

  • South Bend, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,...

Highway Technician Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Tell City, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Tell City, IN
  • 2 days ago

., dump truck, grader, forklift, tractor-trailer, chain saw)....

CDL Driver

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago

Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL. Must be registered on Preferred Qualifications Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment preferred....

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Bluffton, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Bluffton, IN
  • 4 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description We are an aluminum cast house that processes scrap aluminum into different alloys, melts it down, and extrudes the molten material to create aluminum...

- 1099, direct deposit after seven days from finished week -- Dry-Van freight only, general freight -- OTR (34 hours restart at home) Requirements: -- Minimum 2yrs of CDL A class experience, valid class...

Established Tree Service looking for CDL Driver

  • Greenwood, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenwood, IN
  • 5 days ago

Position Available: Working Class B CDL Driver - Responsible for driving Equipment to and from jobsites, also working as crew leader or crew member once on jobsite Start Today! Call Terry at ......

First Shift Non CDL Driver

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 6 days ago

6:00AM - 4:30 PM Job title : Non-CDL Driver Reports to : Operations Manager Payroll status : Non-exempt Supervise : None Job Summary: The non-CDL driver is responsible for spotting trailers,...

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Salary for Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Indiana

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 Indiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.7%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%
Master's Degree
4.1%
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 Indiana
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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