Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Mount Vernon, NY

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

  • New City, NY (19 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New City, NY (19 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Serious applicants only with clean CDL, CDL can be any class with a P endorsement of 7 passengers or less. Please contact ... to schedule an interview....

Small excavating company Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Oakland, NJ (22 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Oakland, NJ (22 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

truck Full-time or Part-time work Must have reference Must be dependable Call Bill ......

Small excavating company Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Oakland, NJ (22 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (22 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Father & Son Business Must have 10 year or more Experience in septic installing & Foundation Excavation & Drainage CDL will be helpful to drive dump truck Full-time or Part-time work Must have reference...

Experienced Cdl Driver Experienced In All Commercial Vehicles

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 3 days ago

MUST HAVE MEDICAL CARD GOOD WORK ETHICS EXCELLENT DRIVING ABILITY MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH ROLLOFF TRUCKS, DUMP TRUCKS ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION IF NOT DO NOT APPLY DONT WASTE MY TIME OR YOURS FULL TIME...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • White Plains, NY (9 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (9 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

A well-established heavy Civil/Sitework contractor based in Westchester County NY is currently seeking an experienced equipment operator. This is a full-time, year-round position. Company offers...

CDL Driver needed in Westchester - Full time and part time work

  • Ossining, NY (19 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ossining, NY (19 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Driver with CDL required for hook lift truck. Driving is only part time and other time will be doing restoration work including: Construction helper Water restoration and mitigation work...

Experienced CDL Driver- Bronx NY

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 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...

Non CDL Driver

  • Paterson, NJ (17 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (17 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Non CDL Driver (Paterson) Diaco Food Service compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Non CDL Driver We are seeking a Truck Driver (Non-CDL)...

Dump Truck Driver

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Dump Truck Driver (Capital Region) compensation: Pay negotiable based on experience. employment type: job title: Dump Truck Driver Busy company looking to hire a driver for tri-axle dump truck....

CDL DRIVER (A-B-C) must have Passenger endorsement

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago

CDL DRIVER (A-B-C) must have Passenger endorsement (Brooklyn) Cumberland near Flushing ave compensation: Hourly / Commission basis / W2 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: CDL...

CDL DRIVER class A or B

  • Long Island City, NY (12 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (12 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago

CDL DRIVER class A or B (L.I.C) LeNoble Lumber Co 38-20 Review Ave compensation: $27.50 per hour. (O.T. $41.25) employment type: job title: CDL Driver Class A or B LeNoble Lumber Company is hiring...

Heavy Equipment Operator II - Crane

  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Harsco Corporation is a diversified, global engineered products and services company serving the worldwide environmental, steel, railway and energy sectors. We have an...

NON CDL Driver

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary: The primary function of a delivery driver is to safely and efficiently operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with company policies along with Federal and State...

Driver Helper to CDL Driver

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 10 days ago

We are looking for a safety conscious Driver Helper (trainee) to join the team at our County Waste location in Clifton Park, NY. This opportunity will be extended to a laborer (driver helper) whom...

CDL Driver

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Mount Vernon, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience as a commercial driver Class B Commercial Driver's License Be at least 21 years of age A currently valid driver's license Satisfy all applicable...

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Salary for Dump Truck Driver Jobs in Mount Vernon, NY

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 Mount Vernon, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
42.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.8%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
3.4%
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 Mount Vernon, NY
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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