Dump Truck Driver

Job Title: Dump Truck Driver

Job Description

The Dump Truck Driver transports asphalt between the asphalt plant and various roadway and sidewalk construction sites in the surrounding area. In this role, you safely operate a 10-wheel dump truck, support asphalt installation activities, and assist the crew on the ground to maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 10-wheel dump truck to and from the asphalt plant and multiple job sites in the area in a safe and efficient manner.
• Set up the truck safely at each job site to allow for proper and secure asphalt installation.
• Unload asphalt at job sites, following all safety procedures and site instructions.
• Assist the ground crew by wheelbarrowing asphalt to designated areas as needed.
• Rake and lute asphalt to support proper placement, grading, and compaction.
• Help maintain a neat, clean, and organized jobsite throughout the workday.
• Follow all jobsite safety protocols to protect yourself, your truck, and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors to coordinate loading, hauling, and unloading of asphalt.
• Inspect the truck daily and report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

Essential Skills

• Clean and current CDL Class A license.
• Prior experience driving 10-wheel dump trucks.
• Experience operating dump trucks in construction or asphalt environments.
• Ability to assist with asphalt raking, luting, and wheelbarrowing.
• Knowledge of basic construction site safety practices.
• Capability to work on active roadway and sidewalk construction sites.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work area around the truck and jobsite.
• Strong focus on safe driving and safe equipment operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working on road or sidewalk construction projects.
• Expeience in general construction or asphalt paving work.
• Comfort working in a blue-collar, team-oriented environment.
• Reliability and willingness to take on both driving and ground support tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, family-owned construction company with a blue-collar, team-focused culture and a history of long-term, tenured employees. The organization offers a full 401(k) with company match, as well as medical, vision, and dental coverage. You can also benefit from public work pay rates and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a supportive environment that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role is based on active construction sites for roadways and sidewalks across Central New York. You will work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around heavy equipment, traffic, and construction activity. The environment is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring regular movement, lifting, and work on uneven surfaces. The culture reflects a blue-collar, family-owned business with long-term, tenured employees who value teamwork, safety, and mutual support. Work attire is typical for construction sites, with appropriate safety gear and protective equipment required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Syracuse, NY.

The pay range for this position is $57200.00 - $80080.00/yr.

Full 401k w/ Match Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Public Work Pay Rates

This is a fully onsite position in Syracuse,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.