Overview
CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Arcata, CA at Miller Timber Services
Job Overview
We are seeking for an experienced CDL Truck Drivers with specifically Log Trucking experience. Most travel will be based out of Northern California, and need to be willing to travel mostly up and down the west coast.
To be considered, you must include a resume!
Duties
- Operate Class A CDL vehicles, including self-loader trucks and mule train configurations, in a safe and efficient manner
- Safely load, secure, transport, and unload materials using onboard self-loading equipment
- Perform mule train operations, including proper setup, hookup, and breakdown of trailers
- Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations
- Secure loads in compliance with all safety and weight requirements
- Navigate forest roads, job sites, mills, and customer locations safely and professionally
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and site personnel
- Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, and required documentation
- Perform basic maintenance and report mechanical issues promptly
- Adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, and environmental regulations
- Represent the company professionally while interacting with customers, landowners, and the public
Work Environment
- Outdoor job sites, forest roads, mills and customer locations
- Exposure to dust, noise, weather extremes, and heavy equipment
- Safety-sensitive position requiring constant situational awareness
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with current DOT medical card
- Proven experience operating self-loading trucks
- Familiarity with different truck types such as self-loading, mule train, flatbeds, and tankers
- Knowledge of DOT regulations related to hours of service, vehicle maintenance, and safety standards
- Strong driving skills with a focus on safety, precision, and customer service excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Loffing, forestry or heavy-haul experience
- Experience operating off-road or rugged terrain environments
- Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs)
Join us as a CDL Truck Driver and become an integral part of our logistics team! Your dedication will help us deliver excellence every mile of the way. We value safety-minded professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to keep our operations running smoothly.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently live within a reasonable distance of the Aracata/Eureka/Redwood, California area and willing to commute here every day?
Ability to Commute:
- Arcata, CA (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Title: CDL Truck Driver
Company: Miller Timber Services
Location: Arcata, CA
