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.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule accordingly to bring logs into specified company yard locations.
  • Maintain open communication with harvesting/independent contractors that have logs on landings that need to be picked up.
  • Review daily plans for company truck drivers to ensure efficient and full loads utilizing the pup trailers as needed.
  • Maintain good communication with the R&M department for repairs, weekly service schedule for trucks.
  • Daily Supervision of truck drivers including scheduling, coaching, performance reviews, and documentation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Know standardized industry approved hand signals – and use when necessary.
• Know, understand & follow Accident Procedures
  • On Highway – Notification to authorities. Collect all information as stated in your vehicle accident envelope. Submit this information to Main Office for follow up. Fill out accident report.
  • Off Highway – Notify Loader Operator (harvesting site), R&M and Mgr. Fill out damage report.
  • Personal – If serious, get help – go to hospital emergency. If you can be treated by first aid, use medical kit located in all loader trucks. Notify Loader Operator, Main Office and Mgr. Fill out injury report when possible.
• Track daily driving in DOT log book, daily forms from each of the truck drivers that report to you.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5 years previous CDL driving experience
• Off road experience is a plus

Personal Attributes

• CDL Driver License
• Must have a Clean driving record
• Good verbal/written communication.
• Must be clean & presentable in Appearance.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Willing to learn and perform new tasks
•  Able to lift 75 – 100 lbs.
• Must be capable of climbing stairs
• Frequent twisting, turning, and bending

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
40 Hours per week mainly during the “core” work hours. Weekend & evening work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75%
• Must be able to maintain DOT Physical, Medical Certification, and Random DOT Screenings
• Ascends/descends stairs multiple times daily to enter truck

This position is subject to change at any time due to the business needs.