Driver - Flatbed/Chips

Freres Wood; Lyons (OR); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term Disability

401K

Profit Sharing

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Freres Wood in Lyons, Oregon, seeks a Truck Driver - Flatbed/Chips Driver to deliver company products and backhauls to the location. Reports to the Highway Truck Manager and works Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Training wage starts at $28.55 per hour, depending on experience.

The role requires a Class A CDL with double/triples endorsement and at least two years of similar-equipment driving experience. A clean DMV record and safety-minded, self-motivated attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with double / triples endorsement.
• Two (2) years of experience driving similar equipment.
• Clean DMV driving record within the last five (5) years.
• Able to work under limited supervision.
• Self-starter / Motivated individual.
• Safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi-truck.
• Ensures safe loading, handling and transportation of a variety of cargos.
• Must have regular attendance and be on time for scheduled start of shift
• Keep accurate shipping and receiving records and maintain logs and records according to DOT/FMCSA regulations and company policy.
• Follows verbal and written dispatch and directions.
• Must show up on time for work schedule.
• Tie down loads and insure they are secure.
• Abide by all DOT road & safety requirements.
• Daily Maintenance checks on equipment.
• Maintain all logs accurately, timely and legibly.

Skills

CDL with double / triples endorsement

Experience driving similar equipment

Clean DMV driving record

Able to work under limited supervision

Self-starter / Motivated

Safety-minded

Job description

Wage Range

To start, training wage of $28.55, depending upon experience

Job Title

Truck Driver - Flatbed/Chips Driver

Branch

Trucking Department

Report To

Highway Truck Manager

Schedule

(Monday-Friday & Occasional Saturday)

Status

Full-time

Wage Range

To start, training wage of $28.55, depending upon experience

Date

Open

Job Summary

We are an innovative leader in the industry and are seeking to find a high-performing individual to lead in a fast-paced environment. Truck Driver Flatbed Operator reports to the Highway Truck Manager and is responsible for delivering company products and back hauls material to the company location.

Essential Functions

Truck Driver

• Drive semi-truck.
• Ensures safe loading, handling and transportation of a variety of cargos.
• Must have regular attendance and be on time for scheduled start of shift
• Keep accurate shipping and receiving records and maintain logs and records according to DOT/FMCSA regulations and company policy.
• Follows verbal and written dispatch and directions.
• Must show up on time for work schedule.
• Tie down loads and insure they are secure.
• Abide by all DOT road & safety requirements .
• Daily Maintenance checks on equipment.
• Maintain all logs accurately, timely and legibly.

Other Responsibilities

Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to throw straps and tarp loads.
• Lifting of >50lbs.
• Climbing.
• Must be able to lift, drag, push and pull heavy objects such as tarps.
• Kneeling / Squatting.
• Working in Wet / Hot and Inclement weather.
• Peak periods where a longer shift is needed.
• Sitting for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Communicating, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.

This Job Description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related or a reasonable requirement of the position. Additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with double / triples endorsement.
• Two (2) years of experience driving similar equipment
• Clean DMV driving record within the last five (5) years.
• Able to work under limited supervision.
• Self-starter / Motivated individual.
• Safety-minded.

Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health, dental and life insurance, Short-term Disability, Section 125, 401K, Profit Sharing and Holiday Pay.

Our Company

Freres Engineered Wood, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business. Three generations of family management have led the Company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities to excel in the Santiam Canyon and we are committed to operating for another 100+ years.

We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant and cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood and even electricity.

Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Plywood Panel. If you have growth mindset and thrive under pressure, you’re probably a great fit for our team!