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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CDL Driver Training - Earn Your CDL A

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago

Get paid while you get your CDL A! - Earn your CDL on the job - 3-5 weeks away from home, OTR Our drivers can expect to be away from home for 3 - 5 weeks at a time during training and as an over...

Immediate Position for Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Prospect, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Prospect, KY
  • 1 day ago

Immediate Position for Heavy Equipment Operator Must have Experience in Excavating, Digging Basements, Highlifts and Lot Grading and Class A license

CDL Driver - Residential

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a safety conscious CDL Driver to join the team in Bowling Green, KY. Why Choose Us? We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste...

Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd shift

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 day 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 Needed $1700 FLAT A WEEK

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

HIRING CLASS A CDL/ OTR Driver FLAT RATE Weekly with Direct Deposit WEEKENDS HOME 1099 TAX FORM NO North East or West Coast Freight DEDICATED ROUNTRIPS OUT OF NASHVILLE, TN Dry Van Freight-No Touch...

CDL Driver - Part-Time

  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Requirements Candidates must have a Class A or a Class B CDL with a tanker endorsement and an active medical card. Atlantic Emergency Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • 5 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21 - $24.5 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...

CDL Driver Needed $1700 FLAT WEEKLY RATE WEEKEND HOME

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

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

CDL Driver Needed $1600 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

  • Lily, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lily, KY
  • 8 days ago

Why Choose Us? We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout...

CDL Driver

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 9 days ago

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

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • 9 days 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,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 10 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...

Heavy Equipment Operator (3rd Shift)

  • Fulton, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Fulton, KY
  • 13 days ago

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our tie treating plant in Fulton, KY. The starting pay is $17.51 with a $1.00 shift differential. This is a 3rd shift position. Position Summary:...

Haul Truck Operator, Somerset, KY

  • Somerset, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 14 days ago

Job ID: 512384 Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentuckys most extensive networks...

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
43.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.5%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.0%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

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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