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CDL-A Aggregate & Construction Dump Truck Driver (Southeast Infrastructure Haul)

📍 Savannah, GA ⏱ Full-Time 💵 $1,200–$1,850 / week
Weekly Pay (Dispatch Range)
$1,200 – $1,850
Rate Structure
$28 – $34/hr + $25/load
Weekly Miles
900 – 1,500 mi
Detention Logic
$25/hr after 30–60 min yard delay
Cycle Variance
Low / Normal / Peak (construction waves)

🗺 Location & Routes

  • Base: Savannah, Georgia (port-adjacent construction corridors)
  • Route type: Local construction haul loops
  • Freight: Gravel, sand, asphalt, crushed stone, fill dirt
  • Dispatch pattern: Repeating quarry → job site → staging yard cycles

📋 Job Description

  • Pickup and delivery of aggregate materials from quarries and yards
  • DOT inspections before and after shifts
  • Maintain ELD logs throughout construction cycle runs
  • Load securement checks for end-dump / side-dump trailers
  • Loading and unloading coordination with site supervisors
  • Compliance handling at active construction zones

✅ Requirements

CDL Class A

Required

Experience

Dump or construction haul preferred, not required

Age

21+ minimum

MVR

Clean record preferred

Physical

Outdoor work, uneven terrain exposure

Endorsements

None required

🚛 Equipment & Fleet

  • Truck assignment: rotational yard dispatch pool (Mack Granite / Kenworth T880)
  • Fleet age: mixed 3–9 year spread depending on yard rotation
  • Features: automatic transmission, basic ELD, dump configurations (end/side)

🏠 Home Time

  • Home daily, typically returning after final dump cycle
  • Start window shifts between 04:00–06:00 depending on yard queue

📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take

  • Savannah Quarry → I-16 corridor → Westside highway expansion sites
  • Garden City yard → Port of Savannah construction staging → container-adjacent fill zones
  • Bloomingdale aggregate yard → coastal infrastructure rebuild projects near Tybee access routes

🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure

Health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays
Safety performance bonuses
Referral payouts
Paid orientation

📝 Hiring Process

1
Online application submission
2
MVR + qualification screening
3
Background + drug test
4
Safety onboarding orientation
5
Dispatch assignment to construction cycle

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this home daily?

Yes, most drivers return after completing assigned dump cycles within Savannah metro construction zones.

How consistent is the work?

Work volume follows construction phases; steady during infrastructure expansion, lighter during site transitions.

Are delays common?

Occasional yard and quarry congestion occurs, especially during morning load peaks.

What type of truck will I drive?

End-dump or side-dump units assigned based on daily freight mix and yard availability.

Is experience required?

Preferred but not mandatory; training provided for construction site operations.

What causes pay variation?

Hourly hours, load frequency, and detention time during quarry and job site congestion.

💼 Career Opportunities

Freight demand in coastal Georgia remains tied to continuous port and highway development cycles. Drivers entering this operation typically remain within short-haul construction lanes, with movement into higher-volume aggregate contracts as experience increases. Some transitions occur into trainer roles for new drivers working quarry-to-site cycles. Others move into safety or compliance coordination tied to active construction zones. The structure supports long-term stability due to ongoing infrastructure expansion, with occasional rebalancing of dispatch volumes when projects shift between contractors. Drivers who stay consistent in yard operations often get priority on higher-paying dump rotations and dedicated municipal infrastructure accounts.

🔗 CDL-A Aggregate & Construction Dump Truck Driver – Savannah, GA

This position operates inside continuous construction freight loops supporting highway and port expansion projects around Savannah. Drivers move aggregate materials between quarries, staging yards, and active job sites using end-dump and side-dump equipment. Dispatch cycles are structured around project demand, with early morning yard loading and multiple short-haul deliveries throughout the day. Pay is based on hourly work, load frequency, and occasional detention time at high-traffic sites. This is a local home-daily operation with consistent freight volume during infrastructure build phases and variable scheduling depending on contractor timelines and weather-related delays.

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