Class B Log Truck Driver

Home daily. Local routes only. The Log Truck Driver is a hands-on role responsible for operating heavy-duty tri-axle log trucks to transport sawlogs safely between local logging sites, company yards, and processing mills. Key Responsibilities · Log Transportation: Safely operate a commercial log truck over diverse terrains, including active forest service roads, state highways, and tight landing zones. · Self-Loading Operations: Safely load and unload logs using onboard self-loading equipment (loading crane/grapple), or coordinate efficiently with sawmill yard loader operators. · Load Securing: Ensure all logs are properly tiered, balanced, and securely bound using chains, cables, or wrappers according to state weight limits and transportation safety regulations. · Daily Inspections: Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle inspections (hydraulics, brakes, tires, lighting) to verify optimal mechanical safety. · Log Documentation: Maintain accurate trip sheets, scale tickets, delivery documentation, and driving hours records. · Species Identification: Learn to identify and differentiate common northeastern hardwood tree species to guarantee proper sorting during offloading. Qualifications & Skills · License: Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Required (Class A Preferred) with a clean driving history. · Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of heavy commercial truck driving experience. Prior experience hauling logs or working with self-loaders, dump trucks, or heavy machinery is highly valued. · Transmission: Proven ability to confidently operate manual transmission commercial trucks. · Physical Fitness: Ability to handle physical labor in all seasonal weather conditions. · Safety Mindset: Deep understanding of forest safety protocols and weight/height restrictions for sawlog transport. Schedule & Hours · Type: Full-time, Day shift (Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends). · Hours: Steady, consistent hours—typically averaging 50+ hours weekly with generous overtime. Early morning starts are standard. Company Benefits · Pay Rate: $28-32/HOUR · Health Coverage: Comprehensive Health Insurance. · Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match. · Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), including accrued vacation and sick time. · Holidays: Paid company holidays. · Training: Paid on-the-job training for equipment handling, crane operations, and timber species identification. · Advancement: Clear career progression pathways within an established, growing multi-state forestry operation. Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Health savings account Paid sick time Paid time off Experience: heavy commercial truck driving: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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