Truck Driver Flatbed-Utility (Chilco) - Chilco, ID

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Job Description:
Job Description The Flatbed/Utility Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of IFG finished lumber, equipment, and residual products. This role primarily involves operating a flatbed truck but also requires driving chip trucks as needed to transport materials from mill locations to customer sites. The driver must operate independently while adhering to all company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Transport lumber, equipment, and residual products between mill sites, reload facilities, and customer locations using company-provided trucks.


• Operate flatbed and chip trucks safely and efficiently in compliance with DOT, state, and company regulations.


• Perform and document DOT-required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily.


• Maintain accurate records of loads, deliveries, and shipment readiness.


• Utilize electronic tracking systems as required.


• Keep work area, vehicle, and equipment clean; perform general cleanup tasks during downtime.


• Be aware of and proactively manage traffic, including vehicle and foot traffic in work areas.


• Attend and actively participate in all required safety meetings and training.


• Follow all prescribed safety procedures and use all required protective equipment and seat belts.


• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to the Supervisor or Safety Personnel immediately.


• Other duties as needed.

Job Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of CDL over-the-road (OTR) driving experience with 100,000 GVW capable equipment.
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in adverse driving conditions including gravel, snow- and mud-covered roads.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Ability to pass a DOT drug and alcohol screening, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with flatbed load securement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs. Requires the ability to lift and secure loads as necessary.

• Bend at waist - occasional
• Twist upper body - occasional
• Stoop - occasional
• Repetitive use of hands - frequent for clerical duties
• Stand/walk - frequent
• Sit - frequent
• Vision - near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing - preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. Job General Benefits What's in it for you:

• Get home daily!
• Competitive Pay!
• Benefits available for you and your dependents: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with a company match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and an annual boot allowance!

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