🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Columbus, Ohio
- Route type: Local quarry-to-jobsite loops
- Freight: Gravel, limestone, sand, asphalt base
- Schedule: Early dispatch cycles with rotating construction windows
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of bulk aggregate materials between quarries and construction sites
- Perform DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections on dump equipment
- Maintain accurate ELD logs during short-cycle haul operations
- Secure and verify load conditions before and after dumping cycles
- Operate loading/unloading procedures at quarry and jobsite pits
- Maintain compliance with DOT and site safety coordination rules
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Dump or construction haul preferred, not required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, strong safety history
Physical
Outdoor work in quarry and jobsite environments
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dynamic yard rotation pool (daily reassignment based on haul queue)
- Fleet average age: 4–7 years mixed regional dump fleet
- Features: Hydraulic dump bodies, automatic transmissions, onboard weight monitoring, GPS dispatch ping system
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after final quarry unload cycle
- Schedule may compress during peak paving windows or weather delays
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Delaware County quarry → I-71 south → Columbus downtown infrastructure sites
- Grove City asphalt plant → I-270 belt corridor → suburban road expansion zones
- Rickenbacker logistics hub → Alum Creek Dr → southeast Columbus construction pads
- Hilliard aggregate yards → I-70 east → bridge resurfacing projects
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this home daily?
Yes, most drivers return daily after final dump cycle unless weather delays extend yard backlog.
Do I need dump truck experience?
Preferred but not required. Quarry training is provided during onboarding.
How physical is the work?
Moderate. Drivers assist with tarp, inspection, and site coordination but no heavy unloading.
Are hours consistent?
Mostly steady, but construction peaks can extend shifts during summer paving cycles.
What causes delays?
Quarry queue buildup, weather restrictions, and jobsite staging windows.
Is overtime available?
Yes, especially during infrastructure expansion periods and high-volume hauling weeks.
💼 Career Opportunities
Aggregate hauling demand around Central Ohio remains steady due to continuous road maintenance, suburban expansion, and industrial buildouts. Drivers entering this operation typically stay within local loops, gaining familiarity with quarry loading cycles and municipal jobsite coordination. Over time, experienced operators are often shifted into higher-priority lanes such as bridge projects or high-volume asphalt corridors. Internal movement also includes trainer roles for new dump drivers, safety compliance positions tied to site coordination, and progression into dedicated fleet coordination within the regional dispatch structure. Stability is driven by constant material flow rather than long-haul variability, making this a predictable but operationally active driving environment.
🔗 CDL-A Construction Aggregate Dump Truck Driver – Columbus, OH
This position supports continuous aggregate movement between quarries and active construction corridors across the Columbus metro area. Drivers operate short-cycle dump routes with multiple daily reloads and structured delivery windows tied to paving and infrastructure schedules. Yard flow is managed through dispatch sequencing that prioritizes jobsite readiness and quarry output timing. Expect consistent local mileage, frequent loading transitions, and variable queue time depending on construction intensity and seasonal roadwork activity.
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