Class A CDL Driver.
Full-time, year-round belly dump hauling on company trucks and equipment. Our drivers average $72,000+ a year, not guaranteed. Paid weekly, with medical, dental and vision insurance.
No CDL yet? Get paid while you train. Own your truck? Pay is case by case.
Paid on Performance.
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$72,000+
Average annual gross of current drivers.
Not guaranteed. Paid weekly, the following Friday.
Pay is based on skill level and varies with load volume, weather and mechanical delays. Net pay is reduced by applicable taxes and any elected benefit deductions, such as health insurance or retirement contributions.
Three Ways In.
Have Your Class A
Bring your license and your experience.
A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements.
Recommended Experience
1 to 2 years of verifiable heavy haul or dump trailer experience. Good to have. Not required.
Own Your Truck
Owner/operators are welcome.
Pay and contracts are worked out case by case.
The pay, training and benefits on this page are for company drivers. Email us about your truck for pay details.
No CDL Yet
Get paid while you train.
During Training
Weeks 1 to 4: Class A CDL school. Get your Class A CDL on the company's dime, with paid training from day one.
Weeks 5 to 6: Ride along. Two weeks in the cab with an experienced Patriot driver, learning the quarry, the scale and the dump zone before you run solo.
After Training
Week 7 on: Drive solo. You run as a company driver, on the pay above.
Day 60: Tuition reimbursement. Pass your 60-day probation and Patriot starts paying back your tuition over time.
If you leave before it is paid back in full, the reimbursement stops.
What Comes With the Job.
Medical, Dental & Vision
- Full medical insurance
- Comprehensive dental coverage
- Vision insurance
Enrollment windows and plan options are covered at your onboarding orientation.
Travel Lodging & Meals
Traveling 150 miles away from your primary work location? The company covers your stay at a company-selected Airbnb, hotel or residential site, and provides three predetermined meals a day while you're in travel status.
Unauthorized lodging changes, incidental charges and anything outside the standard company-provided lodging and meals are your own expense.
A Day on the Job.
You'll operate commercial motor vehicles to transport materials within and from our quarry mining operations. You'll adhere to all safety regulations, inspect equipment, and maintain accurate logs. This is a full-time position. You report directly to the Quarry Operations Manager.
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Before the Shift
- Pre-Trip Inspection: Check brakes, tires, lights, and trailer air lines.
- Gate Mechanism Check: Test the belly dump gates for proper air pressure and smooth operation.
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At the Quarry
- Safe Loading: Position the truck accurately under quarry bins, hoppers, or conveyor belts.
- Weight Management: Monitor load distribution to stay within legal axle weight limits.
- Tarping: Secure loads with automated or manual tarp systems to prevent road debris.
- Site Communication: Use CB radios to coordinate with excavator operators and scale masters.
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On the Road and at the Dump
- Safe Transit: Drive safely across uneven quarry terrain, haul roads, and public highways.
- Dump Zone Prep: Evaluate the dump area for stable ground before dropping a windrow.
- Windrow Dumping: Control truck speed and gate opening to lay material evenly.
- Gate Clearing: Verify gates are fully closed and clear of rocks before moving.
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End of Shift
- Post-Trip Inspection: Note any mechanical issues or trailer damage at shift end.
- Paperwork: Submit clean manifests, scale tickets, and daily driver logs (ELDs).
What You'll Need.
A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements. No CDL yet? Get paid while you train.
To Be Hired
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of standard commercial driving background checks.
- Maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
- Verify legal authorization to work in the United States.
Company & Regulatory Requirements
Company requirements for a Class A belly dump driver assigned to quarry mine operations.
- Hold a current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
- Complete federal Mine Safety and Health Administration training.
- Wear steel-toe boots, hard hat, high-visibility vest, and safety glasses.
- Pass random and post-accident drug and alcohol screens.
- Follow strict quarry speed limits and lock-out/tag-out rules.
Apply by Email.
- To
- careers@thepatriotservices.com
- Subject
- Employment Inquiry
- Include
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- Your name
- Where you're based
- Whether you hold a Class A CDL
- Whether you own your truck. If you do: its year, make, and model
- Your relevant driving experience
- Resume (optional)
Starts a new email with the address and subject filled in.
Patriot Services is owned and led by a service-disabled veteran. SDVOSB and SBA certified, with company trucks and equipment. Arizona ROC #366088.
Veteran Owned & Operated
Owned and led by a service-disabled veteran.
SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
SBA Certified
U.S. Small Business Administration certified.
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Better Business Bureau accredited business.