Driver - Logs

Freres Engineered Wood•Lyons, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Freres Engineered Wood is seeking a part-time Log Truck Driver to deliver logs from remote logging units to mill sites. The role reports to the Log Truck Manager. Training on log-truck-specific instructions will be provided. Drivers operate heavy-duty log trucks and tractor-trailers on paved highways and on unpaved, steep, and narrow forest roads, and may assist with loading and unloading logs. The schedule varies, typically includes Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays, and may involve early starts and longer shifts during peak periods. The role offers home-daily schedules. The position is based at the Lyons Plants in Lyons, Oregon.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL with the appropriate endorsement.
Clean driving record.
Current DOT medical card meeting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements.
Familiarity with Oregon forestry and transport regulations.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
Self-starter and motivated.
Safety-minded.
Ability to work long days and drive safely in all road and weather conditions, including at remote locations.
Ability to handle heavy chains weighing up to 75 pounds.
Proficiency with manual transmissions and spatial awareness for uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

Drive heavy-duty log trucks and tractor-trailers from remote forest locations to mills.
Assist with or manage loading and unloading logs using truck-mounted hydraulic cranes or grapples, or loader equipment; secure loads with heavy chains, straps, or rope wrappers.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of tires, brakes, lights, air or pneumatic lines, and suspension systems. The driver is not responsible for truck maintenance or servicing.
Drive safely on paved highways and unpaved, steep, narrow forest logging roads in varied road and weather conditions, including at remote locations.
Comply with DOT road and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate mileage, cargo-weight, hours-of-service, trip-log, and DOT/FMCSA compliance records.
Use CB radios, the EROAD program, and other communication tools to coordinate with log haulers and dispatchers about road conditions and traffic on single-lane haul roads.
Assist other branches with reasonable and related tasks as needed.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Section 125
401(k)
Profit sharing
Holiday pay
Discretionary profit-sharing bonuses
Employee discounts and discounts with vendors including Columbia Sportswear and Carhartt