For over 100 years, Gutchess Lumber has been a leading global lumber producer of premium northern hardwoods in a variety of high-end applications and we take pride in our commitment to quality in everything we do. Quality is at the core of our brand promise is the foundation of which our reputation was founded. This quality also extends to our employees, who are hard-working members of the communities around us. We support our employees with quality pay, excellent benefits, company ownership opportunities and appreciation every day and we are recruiting for a new team member.
Job Scope/Description: Define the purpose of the position:
This position will require DOT regulation compliance to transport raw materials from various locations to the mills for processing. This individual must be able to work within a team environment, as well as independently. This position must demonstrate, through current and past experience, a keen awareness to safe defensive driving practices.

Reports to:

Trucking Supervisor

Physical Demands (Lifting/Standing and Sitting/Other):

Must be physically capable to perform the tasks of truck driver: entering and exiting the truck, climbing loader ladders, climbing loads of logs, strapping loads, tightening straps, chaining tires, exposure to the elements (cold, hot, wind, rain, snow, dust) and must be capable of lifting
65-85 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must conform to all DOT requirements in terms of maintaining a CDL A in acceptable standards including maintaining a current medical card.

Schedule accordingly to bring logs/lumber into specified company yard location or destinations as specified on the BOL.

Trucks: Visual and physical inspection of unit to be driven include following procedures routinely: Proper engine oil level, check for any fluid leaks, engine warmed before moving, engine air pressure holding, running lights working, tires properly inflated, brakes functional and releasing. Documenting same using a pre-use inspection report

Trailers: Same inspection of tires brakes, lights and landing gear, air and electrical connectors, check that the tractors fifth wheel is secured with trailer pin. Documenting same on a pre-use inspection report

Know standardized industry approved hand signals – and use when necessary.

Track daily driving in DOT log book.(when applicable)

Communicate with loader operator for safety & proper unloading processes.

Maintain clean equipment inside & out.

Track service schedule for truck and assure proper maintenance of equipment.

Maintain reports & paperwork for loads transported.

Conduct investigations and completing proper reports for incidents, accidents, downtime, and near miss situations.
Tie down, tarp, or cover product pending on the load.

Be alert and courteous, obey all posted speed limits. Do not tailgate other units going to the same job site. Use flashers when parked on roadside or when moving slower than the flow of traffic, poor visibility, etc. Tell other drivers and loader operators about hazardous roadways, detours, portable weight scales, short cuts that work in good weather. Be very aware of school buses, state equipment, farm equipment (young operators), all slow moving vehicles, low overhead wires and bridges, tree branches and posted weight limits.

Record start unladen mileage and weigh unit out on scales. If loaded with equipment, product or culvert pipes, report description and destination of laden load to scales person for full documentation before departure.

Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

For off road use, employee takes responsibility to insure all safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of danger / damage to the equipment (ie: use of chains)