Expediting Driver

Calista Corporation•Anchorage, AK

51d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Expediting Driver, you will work onsite in Anchorage, AK and will support project and business operations by safely operating company vehicles to transport materials, tools, and supplies between vendors, freight carriers, and job sites. You will perform daily pickup and delivery routes, assists with loading and organizing shipments, and provides hands-on support to the Procurement & Logistics team. The role involves both driving and manual labor tasks in indoor and outdoor environments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
At lease one (1) year of experience working with local construction or freight vendors required.
At least one (1) year of experience professional driving in Anchorage area required.
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card required.
Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
Valid Alaska driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of STG’s Driving Policy.
Ability to pass a drug, driving record, and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat Transportation certification preferred.
Experience operating loaders or other light equipment preferred.
Prior experience in logistics, warehousing, or materials handling preferred.

Responsibilities

Transportation & Delivery: Operate company vehicles (pickups, vans, or flatbed trucks up to 1.5 tons) to transport materials, tools, and supplies.
Follow daily route plans based on project schedules, freight timelines, and operational priorities.
Pick up and deliver materials from vendors, freight companies, and project sites throughout the Anchorage area.
Make supply and grocery runs, including purchasing, loading, packing, and delivering items for shipment.
Serve as courier for internal communications and document deliveries.
Plan efficient routes to optimize time, fuel, and delivery sequencing.
Comply with all traffic laws and company safety policies while driving and loading vehicles.
Order Management & Documentation: Verify materials received or delivered against vendor pick tickets and company purchase orders for accuracy.
Submit weekly expense reports and maintain accurate records of company credit card purchases.
Process receipts, pick tickets, and air bills daily with appropriate notes and filing.
Consolidate deliveries by project to streamline shipments to remote job sites.
Capture photo documentation of all outbound freight and deliveries.
Material Handling & Yard Support: Organize goods received by projects to consolidate delivery and shipments to field projects.
Package, label, and load goods for shipment according to company and freight handling standards.
Operate a loader with forks to load and offload materials, trucks, and trailers safely.
Assist with organizing, loading, and securing containers, flats, and other materials for transport.
Support yard maintenance, snow removal, and equipment organization tasks.
Help maintain yard inventory and storage organization.
Administrative & Developmental Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the Procurement & Logistics team.
Use office equipment (computer, copier, scanner) and maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
Assist with procurement tasks such as completing requisitions and purchase orders as needed.
Send daily freight updates via email to project teams, logistics staff including the foreman, project manager, and the P&L department.
Attend team meetings and contribute to departmental communication and coordination.
Customer Service & Professional Conduct: Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and carriers.
Represent the company with integrity and professionalism when interacting with external partners.
Communicate effectively and courteously with internal teams and project staff.
Report any incidents or concerns impacting safety, ethics, or company operations to management promptly.
Actively participate in training and development opportunities to support continuous improvement.
General Responsibilities: Maintain constant awareness and focus while performing driving and manual tasks safely.
Perform manual labor and physical activities as required, including snow shoveling, yard maintenance, Connex/tents clean-up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Adapt to changing priorities and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs
Annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
Mentorship Program
Tuition reimbursement.
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
Paid Sick Leave as outlined in the company handbook.
Paid time off
10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday.
401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.