Local CDL-A Position Construction Materials
CDL-A Local Aggregate Dump Driver
Hiring Radius: Jacksonville metro & Northeast Florida • Terminal: Jacksonville yard
Jacksonville, FL Local 2020–2024 Dump Trucks
Haul sand, crushed stone, limestone, fill and gravel from local quarries to construction sites across the Jacksonville area. Earn $1,420–$1,750 weekly ($74,000–$91,000 annually) with home every evening.
Weekly Gross
$1,420–$1,750
Estimated Annual: $74,000–$91,000
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 after 90 days
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Hours 45–55 on-duty
Freight Type Bulk Aggregates
This local construction-materials role supports highway, residential, industrial and port-related projects throughout Northeast Florida with live loading and live dumping every trip.
- Confirm material type and customer order at the scale house before loading.
- Monitor weight distribution to avoid axle overweight issues.
- Deploy electric tarp systems and inspect tailgate before departing quarries.
- Coordinate dumping locations with site superintendents or equipment operators.
- Submit load tickets via onboard systems and return signed delivery paperwork.
- Report site access problems, delays or mechanical issues promptly to dispatch.
Hourly rate ranges $30.50–$34.00 with overtime after 40 hours. Weekly earnings reflect 45–55 on-duty hours and vary with seasonal demand, haul distance and completed loads.
Weekly Pay $1,420–$1,750
Estimated Annual $74,000–$91,000
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 after 90 days (safety & attendance)
Detention Paid for extended customer delays per policy
Safety Bonus Quarterly
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit
Home Time Home daily — every shift returns to Jacksonville yard
Operating Area ~70-mile radius: Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns + occasional Baker County
Terminal Jacksonville yard
Work Week Monday–Saturday; Sunday usually off for maintenance
Dispatch Window 5:00–6:30 AM; 10–12 hour shifts
Trucks Freightliner 114SD (2021–2024) & Kenworth T880 (2020–2023) day cabs
Transmission Allison automatic or automated manual
Configuration Tandem rear axles, air-ride suspension, PTO hydraulic dump, electric tarp
Safety & Tech Samsara ELD, dash camera, collision mitigation, lane departure, backup camera (selected), heated mirrors, engine brake, LED work lights
Assignment Assigned truck when operationally available; temporary changes during maintenance
Company-owned dump bodies haul sand, gravel, crushed limestone, crushed concrete, fill dirt, road base and asphalt millings. Safety gear includes fire extinguisher, wheel chocks, spill kit, first-aid and high-visibility equipment. Pre- and post-trip inspections focus on hydraulics, tailgates, tires, suspension, lights and tarps.
Bulk aggregates move from local quarries, sand pits and stockyards to active job sites, paving crews, utility contractors and concrete batch plants.
- Jacksonville to Orange Park, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Middleburg
- Jacksonville to Green Cove Springs, Yulee, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra
- Primary highways: I-10, I-95, I-295, US-17, US-301, FL-9B
- Butler Boulevard (SR 202), Blanding Boulevard, Philips Highway also common
- Six to twelve loads per shift depending on distance and customer demand
- Routes change daily; mix of short municipal runs and longer county deliveries
- Report to Jacksonville terminal, complete pre-trip, receive first dispatch.
- Travel to assigned quarry or stockpile, check in at scale house, load material.
- Weigh outbound, verify ticket, tarp load, proceed to construction site or batch plant.
- Coordinate with site personnel for dump location, unload, contact dispatch for next load.
- Cycle between multiple suppliers and projects; afternoon assignments often change.
- Return empty to yard for post-trip inspection, paperwork and equipment readiness.
- Saturday work common in peak season; Sunday generally reserved for maintenance.
About the Carrier
Construction supply networks across Northeast Florida depend on steady short-haul movements of bulk aggregates from local quarries and material yards to active job sites. This mid-sized regional carrier focuses exclusively on that segment, supplying sand, stone, limestone and fill to highway contractors, residential developers, municipal projects and concrete producers. Operations center on a Jacksonville terminal that keeps trucks within roughly a 70-mile radius, matching the daytime production schedules of construction customers rather than long-haul freight patterns. The fleet is purpose-built for dump work and supported by an on-site maintenance shop familiar with hydraulic systems and construction environments.
Health Coverage Medical, dental & vision after 60 days
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Time Off Paid vacation & company-recognized holidays
Uniforms & PPE Company uniforms after intro period; safety vest, hard-hat allowance, basic gear
Other Company-paid ELD, communication equipment, DOT physical renewal; driver break room & terminal parking
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 1 year dump truck, construction or aggregate hauling experience
- Current DOT Medical Card; acceptable MVR
- Pass DOT drug screen, background check and Clearinghouse query
- Working knowledge of Hours-of-Service and ELDs
- Ability to climb in/out of equipment, tarp loads, lift ~50 lbs; work outdoors in Florida weather
- Heavy rain can suspend earthwork or slow quarry production.
- Peak paving season creates longer morning queues at busy quarries.
- Jobsite staging waits of 10–45 minutes when equipment or crews are not ready.
- Temporary road closures and work-zone traffic around Jacksonville extend travel times.
- Afternoon congestion on I-95, I-295, US-17 and Butler Boulevard.
1
Phone Screen
Recruiter call within one business day
2
Verification
CDL, MVR, Clearinghouse, background, drug test
3
Road Evaluation
Practical test on company equipment + orientation
4
Start
Truck assignment and regular dispatch within days
Q: Are drop-and-hook operations part of this job? ▼
No. Every load is live-loaded at a quarry or stockpile and live-dumped at the customer site.
Q: How many loads can I expect in a typical shift? ▼
Most drivers complete 6–12 loads. Short municipal runs inside Jacksonville allow more trips; longer county hauls reduce the total.
Q: Do trucks stay at the yard overnight? ▼
Yes. All equipment parks at the Jacksonville terminal after each shift. Drivers do not take trucks home unless specifically authorized.
Q: What happens if a jobsite is soft after rain? ▼
Drivers assess access roads and ground conditions before entering. If the area looks unsafe, they stop and request an alternate dump location.
Q: Is Saturday work required? ▼
Saturday is commonly available or required during heavy construction periods. Sunday is generally reserved for maintenance and rest.
Q: How is communication handled during the day? ▼
First assignment is given at the yard via Samsara or dispatcher. Later loads are transmitted while the current delivery is finishing.
Jacksonville ranks among the stronger CDL-A employment markets in Northeast Florida. Population growth, port expansion, warehouse development and ongoing highway projects keep demand steady for both long-haul and local drivers. Construction-related positions—especially aggregate, ready-mix and asphalt hauling—form a specialized but consistent segment. Carriers compete for experienced dump-truck operators by offering home-daily schedules, hourly pay with overtime and maintained equipment rather than large sign-on packages. Local, regional and dedicated roles remain plentiful year-round, while specialized construction hauling stays active through most weather cycles. Drivers comfortable with jobsite environments and short-haul productivity find reliable openings across Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns Counties.
Jacksonville functions as a major logistics hub linking interstate corridors, the deep-water port, manufacturing and suburban growth across Northeast Florida and into Southeast Georgia. Residential subdivisions, industrial parks, highway upgrades and utility projects generate continuous demand for bulk construction materials. Local quarries, sand mines and recycled-concrete facilities feed concrete plants, road contractors and commercial sites daily. Freight volumes track construction schedules more than retail cycles, rising in spring through fall and pausing only during prolonged rain. Key corridors—I-10, I-95, I-295 and supporting state routes—carry both long-haul containers and short-haul aggregate. The combination of port activity, population growth and public infrastructure spending keeps material-hauling capacity in steady demand throughout the metro area.
