Class A CDL Truck Driver - Springfield, OR
About The Position
Swanson Group, a multigenerational, family-owned company founded in 1951, is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Swanson Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence. We believe in building a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and long-term success. This position involves operating a truck and trailer to transfer veneer & lumber from various destinations, including Roseburg, Glendale and Springfield. Truck drivers interact with Shipping Coordinators, office staff, other truck drivers, mechanics, and forklift operators to ensure efficient operation of truck and delivery.
Requirements
- Requires a valid Oregon CDL with doubles and triples endorsement and medical card.
- Operate a class A vehicle/tractor w/ semi-trailer to transport lumber and other freight from one location to another in accordance with Federal, State, County, and Company regulations.
- Must understand and comply with hours of service rules.
- Ability to drive safely under extreme conditions such as mud, rain, wind, snow, and ice.
- Excellent, safe, driving record.
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills are required to complete daily log book in accordance with Federal regulations.
- Must be able to lift 75lbs without assistance.
- Must be able to throw straps several times per day.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily pre/post operation inspections of truck and trailer. Reports any maintenance/safety issues daily.
- Ensure repairs and maintenance are performed on the truck and trailer in a timely manner by scheduling maintenance.
- Performs light maintenance on the truck/trailers as needed.
- Stages truck for loading and assists forklift operator during loading and unloading of lumber by placing or removing dunnage, as necessary.
- Secures load with straps according to DOT requirements.
- Transports logs and lumber on 40’/22’ combination trailers over public roadways.
- Tarping load as required.
- Transport other machinery/freight as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Wash/clean truck/trailers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
