We are seeking a motivated and dependable Log Truck Driver to join our energetic team! In this vital role, you will be responsible for safely transporting logs from forest sites to processing facilities, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining the highest safety standards. Your expertise in operating heavy equipment, managing freight loads, and navigating commercial driving routes will drive our operations forward. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and contribute to sustainable resource management.
Responsibilities
- Operate log trucks and heavy equipment safely and efficiently to transport timber from logging sites to designated locations.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections of trucks and trailers, including checking brakes, lights, and load securement.
- Load and unload logs using forklifts or other heavy machinery, ensuring proper handling and safety protocols are followed.
- Maintain accurate freight documentation, including delivery logs, load manifests, and inspection reports.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations while maintaining a clean driving record.
- Perform routine maintenance on trucks and equipment; troubleshoot minor mechanical issues as needed.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, logging crews, and site personnel to coordinate deliveries and resolve any logistical challenges.
Requirements
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a clean driving record.
- Proven experience in commercial driving, preferably with log or freight trucks.
- Skilled in heavy equipment operation such as forklifts or loaders.
- Knowledge of freight handling procedures and load securement standards.
- Ability to perform basic automotive repairs and routine maintenance on trucks.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Physical stamina to handle long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Join our team if you’re ready to take on a physically engaging role that combines skilled driving with heavy equipment operation! We value safety, reliability, and a proactive attitude—qualities that make you an excellent fit for this energetic position.
Pay: $37.00-$45.36 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 72.0 per week
Work Location: In person
📌 Log Truck Driver (Slave Lake)
🏢 SK trucking
📍 Slave Lake
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