Dump Truck Driver - 2

Position Summary Aviator Paving is a paving and grading contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group (Nasdaq: CDNL), a publicly traded infrastructure company. With more than 10 years in the industry, Aviator specializes in fine grading, curb, stone, asphalt paving, repairs, and maintenance, serving residential, commercial, industrial, public, and institutional clients across North and South Carolina from offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and the Triad. Our in-house crews are dedicated to a superior product, with a focus on quality and workmanship at competitive prices. The Dump Truck Driver keeps Aviator Paving’s Triad crews supplied and moving by safely hauling stone, asphalt, millings, dirt, and equipment between job sites, quarries, plants, and the yard. The role owns the safe operation, daily inspection, and legal loading of an assigned dump truck. Success is measured by on-time deliveries that keep crews productive, a clean safety and DOT compliance record, and accurate, complete delivery tickets and driver logs. Key Responsibilities Hauling & Material Transport Transport construction materials (stone, asphalt, millings, fill, and debris) and equipment to and from job sites, quarries, asphalt plants, dumps, and the yard according to the daily schedule Operate the truck’s hydraulic dump body to unload materials safely and accurately where directed by the foreman or grade checker Deliver hot mix asphalt promptly to paving crews to maintain mix temperature and keep the paver moving Vehicle Inspection & Care Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify tires, brakes, lights, air system, hydraulics, and fluid levels are compliant and safe Report defects and mechanical issues promptly to the shop or supervisor; take an unsafe vehicle out of service Keep the truck clean, fueled, greased, and in good working condition Load Management & Record Keeping Ensure materials are loaded evenly, secured properly, and tarped as required, and that loads stay within legal weight limits Complete and maintain accurate driver logs, delivery and scale tickets, inspection reports, and fuel receipts, and turn them in on time Site Coordination Communicate directly with dispatchers, project managers, foremen, and flaggers to coordinate deliveries and adjust to schedule changes Safely maneuver and back the truck around active, congested job sites, live traffic, workers, and moving equipment, using spotters when required Assist ground crews with light tasks when not hauling, as directed Safety & Compliance Model and enforce Aviator Paving’s safety program; attend daily tailgate and site safety meetings and report all incidents, near-misses, and damage immediately Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, and federal and North Carolina DOT/FMCSA requirements, including hours-of-service, vehicle inspection, and drug and alcohol testing rules Other related duties as assigned Required Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty 1+ year of commercial driving experience; experience operating dump trucks or trailers in construction strongly preferred Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and a clean driving record that meets company insurance requirements Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (must pass a DOT physical) and ability to pass pre-employment and random DOT drug and alcohol testing Working knowledge of pre-trip/post-trip inspection procedures, hydraulic dump operation, load securement, and legal weight limits Ability to complete paper or electronic logs and delivery tickets accurately; basic smartphone or tablet use Clear communication with dispatch and field crews, dependability, and a commitment to arriving on time every day Preferred Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience Experience hauling hot mix asphalt, stone, and millings for paving and grading operations, or pulling a tag o…

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