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CDL driver - Log loader

Schneider Tree Care
Taylors, SC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Experienced CDL Driver / Crane OperatorNot every CDL driver can run a crane. Not every crane operator can handle tree work. If you can do both, we want to talk to you.

Schneider Tree Care is looking for an experienced operator who knows how to put a truck exactly where it needs to be, safely load logs, operate both knuckleboom and stick cranes with confidence, and take pride in doing the job right the first time.

If you're the person everyone calls when the work gets difficult, keep reading.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Operating knuckleboom and stick cranes
  • Transporting equipment and materials safely to and from job sites
  • Loading and unloading logs with precision
  • Assisting tree crews when needed
  • Performing daily inspections and basic equipment maintenance
  • Working alongside one of the best tree care teams in the Upstate

What We're Looking For

  • Valid Class A or B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement (Class A preferred)
  • Experience operating log loaders and cranes
  • Ability to safely maneuver large trucks in tight residential and commercial areas
  • Clean driving record
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Team player who values safety over speed
  • Ability to perform physical work when not behind the wheel

Bonus Points If You Have

  • Tree industry experience
  • Manual transmission experience
  • Equipment hauling experience
  • DOT knowledge
  • Hydraulic troubleshooting experience
  • Arborist or forestry background

Why Schneider Tree Care?

We don't run junk.

You'll operate well-maintained equipment alongside experienced professionals who care about doing quality work—not just getting to the next job.

We offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Weekly pay
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Year-round work
  • Modern equipment and professional tools
  • Family-operated company with nearly 30 years of serving the Upstate

This Job Isn't For Everyone.

If you're looking to sit in a truck all day doing the same route every day, this probably isn't the job for you.

If you enjoy operating specialized equipment, solving problems, working outdoors, and taking pride in being the person who can get the job done when others can't...

We'd like to meet you.

Apply today and show us what you can do.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

  • What kind of trucks/ equipment have you run in the past?
  • How would you describe your personality?

License/Certification:

  • CDL B with a manual and air brake endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25

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