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Frontend Load Driver Jobs in Memphis, TN (NOW HIRING)

2nd Shift Loader

Olive Branch, MS · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Load merchandise Fills merchandise orders by selecting and moving merchandise from active location to conveyor, and/or slot to pallet or box to fill orders Load merchandise onto trailers by moving ...

Pushing up product QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years of heavy equipment experience such as front end loader, excavator, dozer, trackhoe. Not a forklift position. HS Diploma or equivalent. Valid driver ...

DRIVER II

Bartlett, TN · On-site

$56K/yr

DRIVER II CITY OF BARTLETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WATER/WASTEWATER DRIVER II $56,326.00 ANNUALLY ... and front-end loader with a high degree of skill and proficiency. * Operates power equipment ...

DRIVER I/OPERATOR- GM/SW PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SOLID WASTE/GENERAL MAINT. DRIVER I/ LIGHT ... and front-end loader * Assist the Solid Waste Division in collecting loose leaves during leaf ...

Unloading Stevedore/Laborer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

... Front-End Loader, etc. * Routinely consults personnel on machine specifications and safety ... Must have and maintain a valid/current Driver's license. * Must have dependable transportation to ...

Unloading Stevedore/Laborer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

... Front-End Loader, etc. * Routinely consults personnel on machine specifications and safety ... Must have and maintain a valid/current Driver's license. * Must have dependable transportation to ...

... Front-end loader, Forklifts and Tractor Trailers. Must oversee general management of personnel ... Drivers license • Past credentials for associated equipment are preferred but not required ...

Frontend Load Driver information

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How much do frontend load driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for frontend load driver in Memphis, TN is $23.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.97 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Frontend Load Driver vs Rear Load Driver?

AspectFrontend Load DriverRear Load Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL), specific to truck typeSame as Frontend Load Driver
Work EnvironmentLoading and unloading at the front of the truck, often in retail or distribution centersLoading and unloading at the rear, common in waste management and recycling
Industry UsageLogistics, retail, distributionWaste management, recycling, sanitation
Job FocusDriving, loading, and unloading from the frontDriving, loading, and unloading from the rear

Frontend Load Drivers and Rear Load Drivers both operate trucks requiring CDL licenses and involve loading/unloading. The main difference lies in the loading position—front versus rear—affecting work environment and industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Frontend Load Driver job openings in Memphis, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,061 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Loader Operator - Memphis Stone & Gravel

Granite Construction

Southaven, MS • On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Granite Construction rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 80 rated construction


Job description

LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939
Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.
General Summary
Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks:
Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
  • Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.
  • Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.
  • Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
Education
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Certification
  • Proper certification required
Work Experience
  • Appropriate training and experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Workers should be able to:
  • Practice good safety habits
  • Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
  • Follow instructions and meet set standards
  • Judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
Physically, workers must be able to:
  • Stoop, bend, and crouch
  • Use hands, arms, and legs fully
  • See well (either naturally or with correction)
  • Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?
Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values...
  • Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?
  • Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?
  • Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind?
We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! Our benefits include:
  • Paid Vacations/ Holidays
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
  • 401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.
It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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