Truck Driver (Wood Chips)

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. To obtain referral and schedule interview for this position select "Apply for this Job" and then "Call for Appointment" as the application method and system will display contact name and number. Class "A" commercial drivers' license required, plus a minimum of 4 years of truck driving experience and successfully completed a CDL program. Drivers are home each night.

Job Duties:

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver chips. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting product. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. May be required to unload truck. Truck drivers must be at least 21 years old to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) across state lines (interstate commerce) under current federal regulations. Hours vary based on location and producer. Pay is $1000-1400.00/week. Employer will explain pay in detail at time of interview. Driver will take loads from Live Oak, Florida, to Jacksonville, Florida, and occasionally to Waycross, Georgia. Driver will be home every night.