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Sierra Pacific Industries

Driver - Log Truck

Sonora, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $33.90/hr

Load and secure log loads and transport to destination * Perform daily inspection of truck * Learn and operate onboard computerized time and load info tracking * Meet dispatch schedules on time

Sierra Pacific Industries

Driver - Log Truck

Oroville, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $33.90/hr

Load and secure log loads and transport to destination * Perform daily inspection of truck * Learn and operate onboard computerized time and load info tracking * Meet dispatch schedules on time

Sierra Pacific Industries

Driver - Log Truck

Oroville, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $33.90/hr

Load and secure log loads and transport to destination * Perform daily inspection of truck * Learn and operate onboard computerized time and load info tracking * Meet dispatch schedules on time

Sierra Pacific Industries

Driver - Log Truck

Quincy, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $33.90/hr

Load and secure log loads and transport to destination * Perform daily inspection of truck * Learn and operate onboard computerized time and load info tracking * Meet dispatch schedules on time

Sierra Pacific Industries

Driver - Log Truck

Quincy, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $33.90/hr

Load and secure log loads and transport to destination * Perform daily inspection of truck * Learn and operate onboard computerized time and load info tracking * Meet dispatch schedules on time

Sierra Pacific Industries

Driver - Log Truck

Sonora, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $33.90/hr

Load and secure log loads and transport to destination * Perform daily inspection of truck * Learn and operate onboard computerized time and load info tracking * Meet dispatch schedules on time

Sierra Pacific Industries

Log Scaler

Quincy, CA · On-site

$26.76 - $36.66/hr

Safely and efficiently operate log yard equipment, including front-end loader and water truck * Work to support continuous improvement and overall quality efforts * Recognize problems and take ...

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How much do log loader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for log loader in California is $19.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a log loader?

A Log Loader operates heavy machinery to lift, sort, and transport logs in logging or forestry operations. They work in sawmills, logging sites, or lumberyards, ensuring logs are efficiently moved for processing or transport. The job requires precision to prevent damage to logs and equipment while maintaining safety protocols. Log Loaders must have experience with heavy equipment, knowledge of forestry safety regulations, and physical stamina for outdoor work in various weather conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a log loader?

To thrive as a Log Loader, you need strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders or excavators, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with forestry machinery, adherence to safety standards, and certifications like OSHA or heavy equipment operator credentials are frequently required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication stand out as essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient handling of logs and support productive teamwork in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

What are the typical working conditions for a log loader?

Log Loaders usually work outdoors in timber yards, logging sites, or sawmills, which means being exposed to varying weather conditions and rugged terrain. The job involves operating heavy equipment to load, unload, and organize logs, often requiring physical stamina and adherence to strict safety protocols. Log Loaders typically collaborate closely with truck drivers, site supervisors, and other forestry professionals to coordinate loading operations. While the work can be physically demanding and sometimes repetitive, it offers opportunities to gain valuable experience with heavy machinery, which can lead to advancement in the forestry or construction industries.

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Infographic showing various Log Loader job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,648 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Driver - Log Truck

Lincoln, CA • On-site

Sierra Pacific Industries
Wood Product Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Sierra Pacific Industries rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus!
Earn between $28.90 to $33.90 per hour
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
At Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.
Currently, we are seeking a qualified Log Truck Driver for our trucking division based in Lincoln, California . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial truck driver, or a training opportunity with the qualifications below.
About the Position
  • Drive log trucks in accordance with traffic laws
  • Load and secure log loads and transport to destination
  • Perform daily inspection of truck
  • Learn and operate onboard computerized time and load info tracking
  • Meet dispatch schedules on time
  • Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner

Qualifications
  • Must have Class A license, current medical card, clean DMV record and good work references
  • 1-year log hauling driving experience

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions , and company-paid Life Insurance.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please apply in person Wednesday through Friday from 8am to 4pm .
Let's talk!
Sierra Pacific Industries
1440 Lincoln Blvd
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-2339
or apply online and view all our trucking career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/trucking
Please bring a current DMV printout at time of application.
Interested in SPI, but not this opportunity?
View all opportunities at: spi.careers
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

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