A stone slinger driver, Manual trucks only
operates a specialized dump truck equipped with a high-speed conveyor belt system to precisely place bulk materials—like gravel, sand, stone, and soil. They navigate commercial and residential job sites, using remote controls to throw or dribble materials into hard-to-reach areas, reducing manual labor. [1, 2]
Key Responsibilities
- Material Placement: Use a truck-mounted conveyor to accurately spread materials behind retaining walls, around building foundations, and under concrete slabs.
- Equipment Operation: Control the speed, direction, and angle of the conveyor belt, often via a wireless remote, ensuring materials are distributed without damaging the surrounding area. [1, 2]
- Site Navigation: Safely maneuver a large commercial vehicle through tight, uneven construction or landscaping job sites. [1]
- Maintenance & Inspections: Perform required pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections, as well as routine maintenance on the truck’s engine, hydraulics, and conveyor belts. [1, 2]
- Coordination: Communicate seamlessly with site supervisors, excavators, and concrete crews to meet specific placement needs. [1]
Requirements & Qualifications
- License: Requires a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record. [1]
- Medical Certifications: Must hold or be able to maintain an up-to-date DOT medical card. [1]
- Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors year-round, climb on/off the truck for inspections, and perform repetitive tasks in various weather conditions. [1]
- Experience: Generally requires 3–5 years of commercial driving and experience operating heavy equipment, dump trucks, or other conveyor/boom trucks