🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Birmingham, Alabama
- Route type: Local home-daily construction loops
- Freight: Aggregate, cement powder, gravel, sand, asphalt
- Schedule: Early morning quarry dispatch with rolling site appointments
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of bulk aggregate and cement materials between quarry, plant, and job sites
- DOT inspections before and after shift cycles
- Accurate ELD logging across multiple short-haul dispatch segments
- Load securement checks for dump and pneumatic tanker configurations
- Loading and unloading coordination with quarry and construction site crews
- Compliance handling for site access, safety rules, and delivery documentation
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12+ months preferred (dump/tanker experience a plus)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Frequent climbing, tarping support, site walking
Endorsements
Tanker preferred, not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: mixed rotation (Kenworth T880 / Mack Granite / pneumatic units)
- Fleet average age: 5–11 years, mixed acquisition cycle
- Features: dump hydraulics, pneumatic blow systems, off-road tire setups, basic ELD
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily with early quarry dispatch return cycles
- Occasional extended shifts during high-volume pours or weather delays
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Bessemer quarry → I-65 construction corridor → downtown Birmingham infrastructure sites
- Jefferson County gravel pit → I-59 bridge rebuild zones → suburban development pads
- Cement plant terminal → US-31 logistics strip → highway expansion staging yards
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this home daily?
Yes, most drivers return daily unless extended pours or delays occur.
What type of freight is hauled?
Aggregate materials, cement powder, sand, gravel, and asphalt loads.
Do I need tanker endorsement?
Preferred but not required for pneumatic assignments.
How are loads dispatched?
Quarry-based dispatch with rotating site assignments and timed delivery windows.
Is overtime available?
Yes, during peak construction cycles and weather recovery periods.
What trucks will I run?
Mixed fleet including dump trucks and pneumatic cement trailers.
💼 Career Opportunities
This operation supports steady construction freight movement across central Alabama, where aggregate demand follows infrastructure expansion cycles and municipal buildouts. Drivers entering this role typically stay within short-haul construction loops, but dispatch structure allows movement into specialized equipment such as pneumatic tankers or heavy dump configurations over time. Experienced operators often transition into lead driver or trainer roles once they demonstrate consistent yard performance and safe loading behavior. Freight volume remains stable due to continuous highway maintenance and commercial development, which keeps quarry-to-site cycles active throughout most of the year. Within the fleet structure, drivers can shift toward more complex material handling assignments, including multi-stop pours and timed cement deliveries for large-scale projects. Safety coordination roles occasionally open for drivers who show strong compliance records and site communication discipline.
🔗 CDL-A Aggregate & Cement Construction Driver – Birmingham, Alabama
This position operates within a high-frequency construction freight loop where quarry output is matched directly to active job site demand. Drivers run repeated short-haul cycles between material sources and infrastructure zones, with dispatch adjusting routes based on site readiness, weather conditions, and queue timing at loading points. The workflow is structured around early morning pickup windows and continuous site deliveries throughout the day. Load types vary between dump and pneumatic configurations depending on project phase and material requirements. Pay structure reflects load cycles and hourly activity during wait periods at quarries or job sites. Overall, the role maintains consistent freight flow supported by ongoing roadway expansion and commercial construction activity in the region.
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