ADT Operator

Job Opportunity: Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) Driver Location: Darlington Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday) Duration: Ongoing contract The Opportunity Are you an experienced ADT Operator looking for top-rate earthworks contract work in County Durham? Search Consultancy is recruiting a skilled Articulated Dump Truck Driver for an active project in Darlington . Offering a competitive rate of 20.00 per hour (CIS) , this role provides steady hours and long-term site continuity for a confident operator capable of moving high-volume muck safely and efficiently across challenging site terrain. If you hold a valid CPCS or NPORS ticket, have solid experience operating heavy ADTs on earthworks or infrastructure builds, and want reliable weekly income with a leading regional contractor, we want to hear from you. Your Role & Responsibilities Working directly alongside excavator operators, dozer drivers, and earthworks supervisors, your day-to-day duties will include: Muck & Material Transport: Safely operating Articulated Dump Trucks (e.g., Volvo A25/A30/A40 series or Bell equivalents) to haul earth, rock, aggregate, and spoil across busy earthworks routes. Loading & Tipping Operations: Positioning the ADT correctly for loading under excavators and tipping materials safely into designated fill areas, stockpiles, or crushers. Haul Road Navigation: Driving safely across soft, uneven, or sloped site terrain while adhering strictly to site speed limits and haul road traffic rules. Plant Maintenance & Checks: Performing mandatory daily pre-start checks (oil, hydraulics, tyres, brakes), reporting any mechanical issues promptly, and keeping the cab clean. Site Safety Adherence: Maintaining high awareness of ground crew, plant movement, and site hazards at all times. Requirements & Qualifications To satisfy site access regulations and safety standards, all applicants must possess: Plant Ticket: A vali