Truck Driver

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

We are seeking a qualified Truck Driver based out of our operations in Warsaw, VA. This role operates commercial truck to transport materials to and from specified regional destinations by performing the following duties:
Principal Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads products and supplies by using a loader/boom with a grapple. Will be offloading rail cars and other trucks. Placing products into yard bunks, and onto other truck/trailer combinations. Delivers to customer yards and job site locations including drop staking.

• Maintains records, documents, permits, and valid licenses for assigned truck/equipment

• Assists in maintenance service of the trucks, yard and support equipment as required.

• Drives truck to destination including during adverse weather conditions and emergency storm response.

• Responsible for quantities, correct sizes and types to match shipping and receiving tickets to ensure accurate inventory. Ensures load tickets are signed, dated and submitted on time.

• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

• Performs daily pre and post trip DOT inspections on truck, trailer, boom and specialty equipment. Checks oil, coolant, tires, connections, pins and hydraulic hoses daily.

• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing lights, small mechanical problems, hoses and installs tire chains, etc. with guidance from supervisor.

• Properly secures cargo as per DOT regulations.

• Responsible for Safety, DOT and yard OSHA awareness

• Participates and contributes to company safety program.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience: 2 - 4 years commercial trucking experience. Experience with self-loaders/heavy equipment operators preferred. Experience with steering trailers preferred.

• License/Certification: Class A Commercial Driver's License Required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.

• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

• Ability to add and subtract tow digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100"s.

• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from

• Several company-paid benefits including:

• Dental and Vision coverage

• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies

• Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Access to a robust employee assistance program

• Competitive compensation

• Annual bonus program opportunity

• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)

• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays

• Career advancement opportunities

• Ability to purchase Company stock
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled