Dump Truck Driver

Department: Contracting
Reports To: General Superintendent
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: North Carolina Project Sites

About Sunrock

Sunrock is a family-owned construction materials supplier and contractor serving North Carolina for more than 75 years. Our vertically integrated operations produce aggregates, asphalt, and concrete while delivering grading, paving, and utility construction services across the region.

We are committed to safety, quality, and creating long-term career opportunities for our team members.

What We Offer

Sunrock provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 2 weeks PTO (80 hours)

• 8 paid holidays starting on day one

• Medical insurance with two plan options

  • PPO Plan

  • High Deductible Health Plan with employer HSA contribution

• Company-paid dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) with discretionary employer match (fully vested after 3 years)

• Opportunities for career growth and development

Position Summary

The Dump Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles used to transport materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone to and from construction job sites.

Drivers may also operate water trucks, flatbeds, or other vehicles as assigned and assist grading and paving crews with general construction tasks when needed.

Typical work hours are 814 hour shifts Monday through Friday, with occasional night work, overtime, and weekends depending on project schedules. Minimal overnight travel may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks to transport materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed rock

• Safely dump loads using truck controls and mechanisms

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete required reports

• Maintain assigned vehicles and report mechanical issues

• Operate other assigned vehicles including water trucks or flatbeds

• Assist construction crews with tasks such as:

  • Installing erosion control

  • Shoveling and moving materials

  • Checking grade

  • Driving posts

  • Operating small equipment and tools

• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and job site procedures

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve project and company goals

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the foreman or supervisor

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

• Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience

• Experience operating dump trucks in construction environments preferred

• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Class B CDL required

• Tanker endorsement preferred

• HazMat endorsement preferred

• Class A CDL preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand basic safety instructions and job documentation

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Strong attention to safety and equipment operation

• Ability to work independently and as part of a construction crew

Work Environment

This position works in outdoor construction environments and around heavy equipment. Work conditions may include exposure to changing weather, dust, noise, vibration, and active construction operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Operate dump trucks to transport materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed rock Safely dump loads using truck controls and mechanisms Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete required reports Maintain assigned vehicles and report mechanical issues Operate other assigned vehicles including water trucks or flatbeds Assist construction crews with tasks such as: Installing erosion control Shoveling and moving materials Checking grade Driving posts Operating small equipment and tools Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and job site procedures Maintain a clean and organized work area Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve project and company goals Perform additional duties as assigned by the foreman or supervisor Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience Experience operating dump trucks in construction environments preferred Other combinations of education and experience may be considered Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid Class B CDL required Tanker endorsement preferred Haz. Mat endorsement preferred Class A CDL preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read and understand basic safety instructions and job documentation Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Strong attention to safety and equipment operation Ability to work independently and as part of a construction crew

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