Driver

the Lynden Family of Companies • Juneau, AK

3d

About The Position

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which include loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska.

We currently have an opening for a Driver in Juneau, Alaska. This is a Seasonal Full Time position which runs approximately March to October. This position offers year-round family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth.

Currently, our benefit package includes:
Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions
Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.
Sick Pay – If leave is during a scheduled work period
401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution (total 6% match).
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and AD&D– provided at no cost to you (excluded during off-season)
Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

SUMMARY:
Transport and deliver freight to and from customer facilities.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned to support the department or other departments as time allows.
Safety is Lynden’s first responsibility to our employees and our customers. This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.
Inspect truck and trailer for defects to ensure safe operating condition before, during, and following trips; complete and submit daily vehicle inspection form.
Check shipping papers for proper descriptions of commodities (including hazardous materials), weight, packaging, marking, labeling, and other information necessary to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of customer freight.
Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges when necessary.
Maneuver vehicle in safe and efficient manner while transporting cargo in situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and difficult loading or unloading facilities.
Maintain telephone or radio contact with Dispatcher.
Operate forklifts with lifting capacity between 3,000# and 100,000# to move freight between equipment, warehouse, and yard locations.
Load and unloads truck/trailer, securing shipments using a variety of cargo straps, ropes, lumber, etc.; this process may involve climbing up and on to the deck of a flatbed, on to a flatbed load, and/or into and out of containers and trailers as needed.
Assist in the maintenance of company property, to include sweeping of warehouse floor, equipment, and other service center facility housekeeping duties as required.
Report all safety hazards, incidents, and/or accidents involving cargo, vehicles, driver, personnel, or citizens at large.
Maintain records required for compliance with State, Federal, and corporate rules and regulations including but not limited to the following: vehicle inspections, hazardous material manifests, and permits.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess mechanical inclination and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position; employee customarily works at least 40 hours/week on a planned continuous basis. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class A CDL with all endorsements required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as bills of ladings, tariffs, delivery receipts, military documents, procedure manuals, employee and safety rules and manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations; ability to read and understand wire and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations.
• Ability to organize and follow through to completion projects and tasks assigned or assumed; ability to provide objective and decisive action(s) necessary to resolve any/all issues with minimal disruption to operational performance.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and handle demanding customers’ needs.
• Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours and adaptable to change.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and handle demanding customers’ needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports in the provided maintenance software.
• Must be capable of working with little or no supervision as well as working as part of a team.
• Current Class “A” Alaska Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Materials endorsement.
• Must have an acceptable driving records to Alaska Marine Trucking’s standards.
• Current Medical Examiner’s Card or Certificate.
• Ability to obtain TWIC card.
• Ability to obtain Forklift certifications for operating fork trucks with lifting capacities between 3,000# and 100,000#.
• A post-conditional offer of successfully passing an employment drug test, background investigation and FMCSA Clearing House check are required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver freight to and from customer facilities.
• Inspect truck and trailer for defects to ensure safe operating condition before, during, and following trips; complete and submit daily vehicle inspection form.
• Check shipping papers for proper descriptions of commodities (including hazardous materials), weight, packaging, marking, labeling, and other information necessary to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of customer freight.
• Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges when necessary.
• Maneuver vehicle in safe and efficient manner while transporting cargo in situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and difficult loading or unloading facilities.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with Dispatcher.
• Operate forklifts with lifting capacity between 3,000# and 100,000# to move freight between equipment, warehouse, and yard locations.
• Load and unloads truck/trailer, securing shipments using a variety of cargo straps, ropes, lumber, etc.; this process may involve climbing up and on to the deck of a flatbed, on to a flatbed load, and/or into and out of containers and trailers as needed.
• Assist in the maintenance of company property, to include sweeping of warehouse floor, equipment, and other service center facility housekeeping duties as required.
• Report all safety hazards, incidents, and/or accidents involving cargo, vehicles, driver, personnel, or citizens at large.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State, Federal, and corporate rules and regulations including but not limited to the following: vehicle inspections, hazardous material manifests, and permits.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.
• Sick Pay – If leave is during a scheduled work period
• 401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution (total 6% match).
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D– provided at no cost to you (excluded during off-season)
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED