🗺 Location & Routes
- Terminal: Albuquerque yard
- Operation: Local dump runs across central New Mexico
- Primary areas: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Bernalillo, Santa Fe and surrounding job sites
- Typical day: Multiple short loads between plants and active construction locations
🚛 Fleet You’ll Run Out of Albuquerque
- Late model 2021–2025 Kenworth T880, Peterbilt 567, Western Star 47X
- End-dump, transfer dump, and truck-and-pup combinations
- Automatic and automated manual transmissions
- Electric tarps, backup cameras, well-maintained by in-house shop
📦 What You’ll Haul Daily
- Sand, gravel, crushed rock, road base
- Asphalt, millings, fill dirt, excavated material
- Concrete debris for recycling
- Bulk loads from plants loaded by loader or conveyor, dumped hydraulically on job sites
📋 Shift Flow from the Yard
Drivers start early at the Albuquerque terminal, complete pre-trip inspections, get the morning dispatch, then head out for the first load. Most days involve 6–12 deliveries depending on project locations and material demand. Routes mix paved roads with gravel access and active construction sites. You’ll work directly with loaders, job site foremen, and dispatch as schedules shift due to weather or contractor needs. Expect a mix of steady plant-to-site runs with occasional adjustments throughout the shift.
✅ Driver Qualifications
CDL
Valid Class A license
Experience
Minimum 12 months commercial driving; dump truck experience preferred
Medical
Current DOT Medical Certificate
Record
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Skills
Comfortable with hydraulic dump systems and construction site navigation
⏰ Schedule & Daily Reality
- Start times 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM, Monday–Friday
- Saturday work common during peak paving and development season
- Shifts generally 9–11 hours with frequent overtime in busy months
- Home every evening after last delivery
🏗️ Jobsite Delivery Patterns
- Inspect dump area for clearance, soft ground, and overhead lines before raising bed
- Reduced speeds on unfinished roads and temporary haul routes
- Coordination with site supervisors for safe access and unloading
- Varied daily volume tied to contractor schedules and material availability
💰 Additional Compensation Notes
- Saturday premium pay when assigned
- Night paving differential when working those shifts
- Annual safety bonus up to $900
- $500 driver referral bonus
🛠️ Yard & Maintenance Flow
The company runs about 65 pieces of equipment out of the Albuquerque terminal. Preventive maintenance is handled in-house with regular inspections. Drivers are expected to keep equipment clean and report issues promptly. Trucks are turned around efficiently between loads during busy periods.
📍 Typical Daily Mileage & Load Count
- Daily mileage: 90–180 miles
- Loads per shift: 6 to 12 depending on project proximity
- Short-haul focus with multiple plant and site touches
🎁 What the Company Provides
❓ Questions Drivers Usually Ask
How consistent are the hours?
Steady work most of the year with peaks during construction season. Winter can be slower depending on weather.
Do I need dump truck experience?
Preferred but not required. We look for safe operators comfortable on job sites and with hydraulic systems.
What if weather shuts down a site?
Dispatches adjust throughout the day. You may be reassigned to other active projects or plants.
Are trucks automatic?
Yes, mix of fully automatic and automated manual transmissions in the fleet.
🔗 CDL-A Local Dump Truck Driver – Albuquerque, NM
This local dump truck operation based in Albuquerque moves sand, gravel, crushed stone, asphalt, road base and other aggregates from plants to construction sites across central New Mexico. Drivers handle multiple short loads each day, often starting before sunrise and finishing in the afternoon or early evening. Routes stay within the region with daily returns to the yard or home. Pay is structured hourly at $30.95 with overtime after 40 hours, producing weekly estimates between $1,520 and $1,900 depending on hours and seasonal demand. Construction activity drives volume — highway projects, subdivisions, and commercial builds keep trucks moving in spring through fall while winter brings more variable schedules. Dispatch works closely with drivers on load timing, traffic around job sites, and changing contractor needs. Expect a mix of paved highways, gravel access roads, and maneuvering on active sites. The fleet consists of well-maintained late-model dump trucks with modern safety features. This is hands-on work requiring attention to safe dumping procedures and site conditions. Drivers who know how to work construction zones and communicate with loaders and foremen tend to do well here.
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