Log Truck Driver
Rick Franklin Corporation's trucking operation is seeking an experienced professional Log Truck Driver. We offer a predictable driver's work schedule. Our trucks are serviced by company mechanics to ensure they are ready to run every day. The optimal candidate will have experience operating long and short log trucks. This position requires a strong commitment to safety and adherence to all transportation regulations. You will be operating well-maintained trucks, as we pride ourselves on being a company that values our employees' well-being. Our team is committed to providing excellent service and maintaining high standards in all aspects of our operations. The pay rate for this position is highly competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match, holiday pay, and optional supplemental insurances.
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid CDL with safe driving record on public highways and/or logging roads
- Current DOT medical card
- Five years of verifiable experience operating a log truck
- Minimum of three years free of driving incidents, citations, and accidents
- Be safety-conscious and adhere to all Rick Franklin Corporation and the timber owner's safety procedures and practices as well as all transportation regulations
- Climbing into and out of the cab at various inspections and servicing points, as well as loading and unloading points
- Keep detailed records on all travel and activity as required by the employer and the Department of Transportation (DOT)
- The driver will be responsible for chaining tires during extreme weather conditions
- The driver will be required to connect various electrical cords and pneumatic hoses from the trailer to the tractor
- May perform minor mechanical repair work while on the road such as adjusting brakes, checking oil or refueling -as needed and maintain a clean and organized truck
- Throwing wrappers over the load of logs and connecting them together with binders to ensure all loads are secured and transported safely
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance of the truck to ensure it is in good working condition
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and other team members to coordinate logistics
- Successful completion of a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and background check required
- This position is designated by RFC as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.