Tri-Axle Dump Truck Driver

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Northeast Paving Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
• (8) Paid Observed Holidays
• 401(k) Plan w/employer match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

A Tri-Axle Dump Truck Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that, for the majority of the time, is responsible for the safe operation of a CMV Dump Truck to transport materials to/from identified pick‑up and drop‑off locations.

• Hold a valid Class “B” CDL license and personal driving record within company MVR policy.
• Maintain an approved medical examiner’s certificate (FMCSR part 391.41) for the duration of employment and as required for Class “A/B” CDL license holders.
• Operate CMV Dump Truck safely and efficiently on public and private roadways.
• Familiarity with applicable FMCSA and USDOT safety and operation regulations.
• Visually assess material in dump and secure/reposition/adjust contents to ensure a secured load for safe transport.
• Visually and physically inspect mechanical, safety and operational components for defects, including completing Pre/Post‑trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Interpret vehicle indicators for fluid levels (oil, water, fuel) during operation.
• Perform pre‑shift safety checks of oil, water, fuel levels and inspect for leaks and damage before operation.
• Notify supervisor if vehicle requires repair or if any issue is identified.
• Communicate verbally with Dispatch and/or Supervisor regularly.
• Follow dispatched routing/maps for pickup and/or delivery of materials.
• Work day or night shifts as required.
• Perform incidental work items and duties within other crafts.

This position typically requires non‑entry level experience as a Roll‑off Driver.

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of Dump Truck or other CMV driving experience.

• Frequent sitting and driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle; use hands, arms, legs and feet to maneuver and control steering wheel, turn signals, horn, foot pedals and other controls.
• Periodic standing, walking on hard level surfaces, and performing visual assessments of material loads, drop‑off areas and vehicle inspections.
• Step up/down approximately 2’ using access steps and three points of contact to access the cab.
• Operate tarp control (electric or manual) using hands.
• Use vision for close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception and adjust focus as required.
• Hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., equipment alarms, supervisor instructions).
• Occasional lifting or pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs (e.g., opening dump truck hood and tail gate).

• Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust typical of construction projects.
• Regular work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Exposure to substances such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and asphalt.

• Assess work environment for hazards and ensure training is adequate.
• Use proper personal protective equipment and tools.
• Speak up when seeing an unsafe act.
• Identify and report near‑miss incidents.
• Ask for help when needed to perform tasks safely.
• Seek safer ways to perform work and communicate them.

Northeast Paving is a full‑service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams handle projects of almost any size and scope, from resurfacing commercial parking areas to constructing high‑traffic interstates. We deliver hundreds of projects annually—safely, successfully, and to exact specifications.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.