Log Truck Driver -CDL A Driver

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Driver with a Class A license to operate and maintain our fleet. The role requires delivering materials, performing pre-/post-trip inspections, and ensuring DOT compliance while working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Ideal candidates have experience with logging, dump, and heavy trucks, can meet DOT hours of service, and maintain accurate paperwork. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Experience operating heavy-duty trucks including logging/dump/trailer types.
• Ability to complete daily paperwork and logs per DOT.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and have a current medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate fleet trucks up to 100,000 lbs gross weight.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by DOT.
• Complete timecards, logbooks, and ELD entries for hours of service.
• Meet delivery deadlines while adhering to DOT hours of service.
• Secure loads properly and maintain safe operation of vehicles.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Vehicle inspections

Safety minded

Logistics driving

Job description

• Base Pay $25.00 - $29.00 / Hour
• Job Category Field Operations
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Travel 30%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Commercial Driver possesses a CDL (Class A) to specifically drive/operate various types of fleet trucks. Our drivers operate and maintain all aspects associated with the fleet trucks. To be considered you MUST have previous experience Driving and Operating one or more of the following: Logging Truck, Dump Truck: 10 wheelers, Truck and Pups, Truck and Transfer, End Dumps, Bottom Dumps, Water Truck, Straight Truck, Fuel Truck, Trailers, Tractors with (10-speed, 13-speed, and 18-speed), and Low Bed trailers in order to pick up and deliver materials.

Essential Functions:

• All work takes place outside on public and private roads, jobsites, through all weather conditions.
• Completely and accurately fill out daily paperwork, including timecards, logbooks, and Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) to record hours of service in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by DOT regulations to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Safely operate vehicles with a gross weight of up to 100,000lbs.
• Ensure loads are properly secured, balanced, and within legal weight limits.
• Meet delivery deadlines while strictly adhering to DOT hours of service (HOS) and company safety regulations.
• Have good judgement regarding site, terrain, and weather conditions for safe equipment operation.
• Perform multiple inspections throughout the day on equipment to check and maintain proper fluid levels, performance of the equipment, etc., using the company checklist as a guideline.
• Continuously conducts safety checks on the equipment (seat belt, fire extinguisher, lights, etc.) to ensure equipment is working properly and safely.
• Safely haul loads from start to finish, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
• Survey, evaluate and take measures to ensure work area is safe from any dangers (powerlines, utilities, co-workers, etc.)
• Adhere to defensive driving techniques and accident prevention protocols to ensure the safety of the driver, crew, and public while on the road.
• Inspect all attachments to the machinery to ensure that they are operational and take the appropriate steps to correct.
• Reports equipment needs and hazards to supervisor.
• Maintains good housekeeping on equipment and ensures cleanliness and organization in work areas.
• Operates a chainsaw when needed.
• Other tasks may include assisting with other operations at the job site such as maintenance of other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

· Accurate Completion of all Inspection Forms: Forms and documents are clearly written and completed in a timely manner.

· Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks, being watchful over a period of time.

· Communication Skills: The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.

· Adaptability: The ability to adapt to continuous change and business needs .

· Respect: Shows respect for diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds of team members. Fosters an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

· Cleanliness and Organization: The ability to maintain a worksite that is orderly, clean, and free from hazards, ensuring that the environment supports efficiency, safety, and productivity. Regular upkeep of workspaces, adherence to cleanliness protocols, and proactive management of potential risks.

· Dependability/Reliability: Can be relied upon to complete tasks and meet deadlines, demonstrates a high level of reliability in all aspects of work, maintains regular attendance and punctuality, and meets commitments consistently.

· Proactive Maintenance: Regularly inspects the worksite to identify and address cleanliness and organizational issues before they become problems. Reports any maintenance or repair needs promptly to ensure timely resolution.

· Time Management: The ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

· Safety Compliance: Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards related to cleanliness and organization, such as spills, clutter, or obstructed walkways. Adheres to safety regulations and protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

· Decision Making/Judgement: The ability to recognize and respond to problems, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, seek input from others, address root cause of issues, make timely decisions, make difficult decisions, use consensus when possible, and communicate decisions to others.

· Knowledge of Position: Understanding of principles, practices, and standards of job or department.

· Productivity: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.

· Quality of Work: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
• All work is performed outside in all types of various weather (i.e. heat, cold, wind, sun and inclement weather, etc.)
• Exposure to all types of terrain.
• Exposure to all elements of nature on a regular basis.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, and truck vibration.

Physical Demands:

• Must have excellent visual and auditory physical capabilities to manage sight and sounds in hazardous forestry and construction environments.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to remain alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities at the project site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable.
• Coordination between hands, eyes, and feet to guide equipment and objects is required.
• Must be able to push, pull, climb, sit, and stretch regularly and repetitively while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to work around loud noises.
• Must be able to mount and dismount safely off vehicles and equipment , including entering and exiting the vehicle's cab multiple times a day.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime as requested.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to work and drive in a variety of weather conditions.

· Must be able to remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 12 hours (intrastate).

· Must be able to perform tasks such as shifting a manual transmission and operating foot pedals.

· Must be able to spend at least 85% of the day sitting and 15% of the day walking on various surfaces.

· Must be able to perform bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, reaching (including above shoulders), pulling, pushing, and balancing.

Travel Required:

• Position travels inside Northern California, must be able to stay at the project sites 5 to 6 days per week if needed. Project sites are generally located 2 to 6 hours away from Oroville.
• Ability to work a schedule of either 5 days 10 hours per day or 6 days 12 hours per day.
• Or a fire response schedule in which the schedule varies depending upon the immediate emergency.

Required Education and Experience:

• Operating Heavy-Duty trucks with manual transmission: 2-3 years.
• Driving Log Truck or Transfer Truck: 2-5 years.
• Ability to drive a 10, 13, and 18 speed manual transmission.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School education or equivalent.
• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Forestry: 1 year
• Heavy Equipment Operation: 1 year
• Mechanical Knowledge: 2 years
• Chainsaw Operation: 1 year

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have a valid class A license.
• Must be able to drive standard transmission.
• Must have a current medical certificate.
• Must provide a clean driving record: 5 years (Required)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Other Duties:

Commercial drivers are responsible for the proper maintenance and care of equipment and vehicles, ensuring it remains in optimal condition for efficient operation. They are expected to conduct routine inspections, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and promptly report any issues to management. Additionally, operators must operate machinery and drive various heavy commercial vehicles with caution and expertise to minimize the risk of damage and ensure longevity of equipment and vehicles.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.