Tractor Trailer Truck Driver The Tractor Trailer Truck Driver hauls wood products from job sites or wood yard to customers/wood yard, utilizing lowboy equipment, in a safe and legal manner following Company, Local, State and DOT laws and guidelines. Essential Function / Duties Transport products in a safe and efficient manner from job sites or log yard to log yard or customers during day, evening, or overnight hours. Secure loads in a legal manner with chains or straps according to state laws. Release binders and unload products according to instructions given by mill or yard staff. Maintain trip ticket and scale slips for loads hauled; turn them into office. Maintain contact with supervisor, logging crews and other trucks hauling in area. Assist in planning routes to ensure most economical use of time. Relay customer concerns or questions to supervisor. Comply with environmental standards and clean up spills with spill kit and report according to procedures. Maintain vehicle in a safe operating condition as required by State and DOT regulations. Perform before, during, and after operation user inspections, maintenance, and repairs; provide reports. Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs. Install and remove tire chains. Report and/or refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. Maintain maintenance logs on company-owned trucks. Clean equipment. Promote high safety standards; comply with local, state, and federal transportation and safety laws and regulations. Always operate truck in a safe manner; detect and eliminate safety hazards. Maintain truck logs according to state and federal regulations utilizing software Other Maintain current qualifications for certifications and licenses. Other duties as defined by supervisor. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Work Schedule / Supervision Position: Full-time, 40+ hours per week; irregular hours with early start time & late end time; constant travel to remote woodlands' sites; some overnight stays out of town may be required. Position Status: Exempt Status: without compensation; without notice. Recommended Education / Experience Education: High School Diploma or GED, 21+ years of age; CDL Class A License Experience: 5+ years truck driving; working knowledge of State and DOT regulations, traffic laws, defensive driving, safety precautions with logging equipment Physical Activities and Requirements Excellent physical health and stamina; significant physical strength; physically able to perform all driver duties; considerable use of arms and legs; moving whole body--climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and handling materials; sitting, talking, hearing; using hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Expected Behaviors / Qualities Positive and cooperative, committed to quality customer service, trustworthy, diplomatic, courteous; team-oriented; respectful; service-oriented; able to work independently and to work with others; motivated/ safety mindset Work Environment Traveling and working in all types of weather conditions in tractor trailer; around logging equipment machinery and mills, loud noises Other No record of criminal convictions which may be deemed to disqualify the person from employment; annual review of driving record with copy of license; all moving violations reported to company within 3 days; immediate termination of employment for alcohol or drug related offense; reliable transportation to location of truck.
Job Title
Truck Driver