Why The Bluffton Stone Company?
The Bluffton Stone Company is part of The Gerken Companies, a family of businesses built on integrity, safety, and long-term success.
Our values guide how we work every day:
- Integrity in every decision, from daily operations to customer service
- Safety as a shared responsibility across every jobsite and team
- Shared success that creates rewarding careers and strong customer partnerships
- Professional development through training, experience, and growth opportunities
- Community support because we live where we work and care about the communities we serve
If you enjoy driving, working outdoors, and playing an important role in keeping construction projects moving, this could be the opportunity for you!
About the Role
We're hiring a Dump Truck Driver to safely transport materials such as stone, sand, and asphalt from quarries and production sites to jobsites. This role is essential to supporting construction operations by ensuring materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a dependable team, stay active throughout the day, and contribute to projects that help build roads, infrastructure, and communities. If you take pride in safe driving and reliable service, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate a dump truck to transport stone, sand, asphalt, and other materials
- Follow designated routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries
- Receive dispatch instructions and communicate effectively with logistics personnel and customers
- Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
- Load and unload materials using the truck's hydraulic system
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Use hand tools to clean truck beds when necessary
- Report safety concerns or mechanical issues promptly
- Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely access and navigate trucks, facilities, and jobsites
- Ability to safely climb and descend ladders
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in varying weather and jobsite conditions
- Ability to work outside normal business hours as operational needs require
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum Class B CDL with manual transmission required
- Class A CDL preferred
- Current valid DOT physical
- Clean driving record
- Familiarity with the safe operation of construction equipment
- Knowledge of USDOT and FMCSA safety regulations
- Strong communication skills and sound judgment
- Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed
- Previous dump truck, construction, or commercial driving experience preferred
What We Offer
- $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Company-paid or discounted YMCA membership
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account with enrollment in a High Deductible Health Plan
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match
- Company-paid life insurance policy
- Paid Time Off (Personal, Holiday, Bereavement)
If you're ready to put your driving skills to work with a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth, we encourage you to apply!
The Bluffton Stone Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.