Per Diem Haul Truck Operator

Job Title: Articulated Dump Truck Operator / Off Road Truck Driver

Location: Roxboro, North Carolina

24/hr + per diem

Job Description

This position is responsible for operating articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks on large-scale ash basin closure projects, supporting heavy production earthmoving, excavation, and material handling activities. The role focuses on safely transporting coal ash, soil, rock, and other materials within an active construction environment while consistently meeting production targets and adhering to strict safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Excavate, load, haul, and dump coal ash, soil, rock, aggregate, and other environmental materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks to transport materials throughout the project site while meeting production goals.
• Work closely with excavator operators to coordinate loading operations, ensuring smooth and continuous material flow.
• Follow established loading and dumping procedures to prevent spills, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain situational awareness and operate safely in active construction environments with multiple pieces of heavy equipment and excavation crews.
• Use radio communication to coordinate movements with other operators and site personnel, maintaining safe distances and clear haul routes.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks to ensure trucks remain in safe working condition.
• Navigate uneven terrain, haul roads, and challenging site conditions while maintaining control of the vehicle and protecting personnel and equipment.
• Adhere to construction site safety protocols, environmental compliance requirements, and quality standards at all times.
• Support high-production earthworks and ash basin closure activities by maintaining consistent haul cycles and minimizing downtime.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks in heavy production environments.
• Strong experience in earthworks, earthmoving, and material transportation on construction or industrial sites.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and transport coal ash and other environmental materials safely and responsibly.
• Thorough understanding of loading and dumping procedures for haul trucks in high-volume operations.
• Experience working in production-driven work environments such as environmental remediation, heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, landfill, dredging, or ash pond closure projects.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, excavation crews, and active haul routes.
• Competence in construction site safety practices and adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
• Skill in performing equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance on haul trucks.
• Capability to operate safely on uneven terrain and haul roads, maintaining vehicle stability and control.
• Effective use of radio communication to coordinate with other operators and site personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Environmental remediation experience, particularly on ash pond closures or similar large-scale earthmoving projects.
• Experience in heavy civil construction, mining operations, quarry work, landfill operations, or dredging projects.
• Familiarity with high-production excavation and material handling activities at industrial or power plant sites.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, production-driven environments while maintaining safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse site teams, including equipment operators and construction crews.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established operational and safety procedures.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from substantial overtime opportunities, often working 60 to 70 hours per week, which can significantly increase overall earnings. The role offers the potential for long-term employment and strong job security, supported by ongoing coal ash cleanup initiatives and sustained project demand. Team members can build stable careers in a specialized, high-demand field while contributing to important environmental remediation and infrastructure improvement efforts.

Work Environment

This position is based on ash basin closure projects at active power plant sites, operating within a high-production, heavy construction environment. Work involves continuous earthmoving and material handling using articulated dump trucks and off-road haul trucks, in coordination with long reach excavators and other heavy equipment. Operators work outdoors in varying weather conditions on uneven terrain and haul roads, navigating active construction areas with multiple machines and crews. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards, with regular use of radio communication to coordinate equipment movements and maintain safe, efficient operations.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.