What is a construction driver and how to become one

Key steps to become a construction driver

1. Explore construction driver education requirements

   Most common construction driver degrees

   High School Diploma

   55.5 %

   Associate

   15.5 %

   Bachelor's

   12.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific construction driver skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CDL	27.14%
   DOT	24.43%
   Construction Sites	7.82%
   Vehicle Inspections	7.42%
   Demolition	6.67%

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3. Complete relevant construction driver training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New construction drivers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a construction driver based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real construction driver resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed construction driver usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed construction driver in most of states. 13 states require construction drivers to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Arkansas	Specific course required	State exam required	Commercial Driver (Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver)
   California	-	State exam required	Commercial Driver License
   Idaho	-	State exam required	Commercial Drivers
   Massachusetts	-	State exam required	COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
   Missouri	-	State exam required	Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer

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5. Research construction driver duties and responsibilities

   • Attend annual driver improvement classes to maintain knowledge of safety and emergency procedures of transportation hazmat products.
   • Keep track of logs, miles, and bol's.

6. Prepare your construction driver resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your construction driver resume.

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7. Apply for construction driver jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a construction driver job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams