Pre-screened dump truck drivers in South Dakota. Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL holders with 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 24-72 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Target Placement
24-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
7,000+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in South Dakota
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience
Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Construction zone safety training and awareness
Experience operating hydraulic dump bed controls
Clean driving record — overweight violations are disqualifying
Familiarity with material types and load weight estimation
South Dakota Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in South Dakota
#1
Sioux Falls
#2
Rapid City
#3
Aberdeen
#4
Brookings
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in South Dakota
Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls)DaktronicsAmazon FSD1Trail King Industries
Why Hire Dump Truck Drivers in South Dakota
No state income tax — strong recruiting tool
Sioux Falls is a growing regional distribution hub
Low cost of living maximizes driver pay value
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Less competition for the available driver pool
What Our Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your South Dakota Operation
Home daily — dump truck work is almost always local
No tarping, no strapping — load and dump is straightforward
High demand during construction season means consistent hours
Overtime opportunities during road paving and large excavation projects
Lower barrier to entry — Class B CDL sufficient for single-axle trucks
We aim to fill dump truck driver requests within 24-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In South Dakota, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dump Truck drivers in South Dakota typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. Sioux Falls and Rapid City tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in South Dakota need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. South Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck driver demand in South Dakota are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings. Major employers driving this demand include Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls), Daktronics, Amazon FSD1.
We recruit dump truck drivers from across South Dakota, a market of roughly 7,000+ CDL holders statewide and 10 CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL, 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No state income tax — strong recruiting tool.