Local Driver

Alaska West Express; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities with/

Job summary

Alaska West Express in Fairbanks, AK seeks a reliable commercial driver for a local route. The role involves operating tractor-trailer units, loading/unloading freight, and delivering to customers while following safety protocols.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements, and a current DOT medical card. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with company match, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, plus one to two years tractor-trailer driving experience or equivalent.
• Must possess valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements and a current DOT medical card.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer to transport freight.
• Inspect truck and trailers for defects to ensure safe operating conditions before, during, and after trips.
• Load and unload cargo and secure shipments using straps and chains.
• Conduct chemical transfer operations and handle hazardous materials per safety procedures.
• Unloads bulk cement using appropriate equipment and follows safety protocols.
• Maintain shipping documents and logs for compliance with regulations.
• Communicate with dispatcher and operate equipment safely in diverse environments.

Skills

Safe Driver Program

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL with HazMat & Tanker endorsements

DOT medical card

Job description

Alaska West Express provides truckload transportation throughout the United States and Canada, specializing in shipments to and from Alaska where we are a leader in transporting liquid- and dry-bulk products, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and petroleum products. With our fleet of flatbeds, stretch, lowboy, single- and double-drop trailers, we are recognized for dependable service to the oilfield, mining, construction, and manufacturing industries.

Alaska West Express, Inc. is seeking a reliable, energetic commercial driver to fill a local driving position in Fairbank, AK.

• Safe Driver Program
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision with low costs for full family coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Incredible career advancement opportunities within the Lynden Family of Companies which are unmatched in the transportation industry

Drives tractor-trailer combination to transport freight. Picks up, loads, unloads, and delivers freight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Inspects truck and trailers for defects to ensure safe operating conditions before, during, and after trips. Notes condition of various equipment items such as tires, lights brakes, fuel oil and water. Submits written report on truck and trailer condition at the end of each day.
• Load and unload cargo and secures shipments using a variety of cargo straps, chains, dunnage, etc.; this process may involve climbing up and on to the deck of equipment, on to the load, and/or into and out of containers as needed.
• Conducts chemical transfer operations between highway cargo tanks, intermodal containers, intermediate bulk containers and stationary containers using pumps and hoses following procedures set forth in Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.53 Material Transfer Operations.
• Unloads pneumatic bulkers of cement using blowers, following procedures set forth in Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.53 Material Transfer Operations.
• Ensures that all shipping documents (manifest, bills of lading, delivery receipts, hazardous material placarding, etc.) required to transport the shipment are available and complete.
• Connects and disconnects trailers from tractor or from converter dollies.
• Drives vehicle to specified destination in accordance with company procedures and government regulations. Maneuvers vehicle in safe and efficient manner in situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and difficult loading/unloading facilities. Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Operate forklifts in a safe, professional manner.
• Maintains telephone and/or radio contact with dispatcher.
• Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including but not limited to the following: driver’s logs, vehicle inspections, hazardous material manifests and permits.
• Reports any and all health, safety and environmental hazards and/or incident involving cargo, vehicles, driver, personnel or citizens at large. Reports incidents (vehicle and/or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the dispatcher.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.
• Complies with all company health, safety and environmental policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one to two years tractor-trailer driving experience or equivalent combination of education or experience (or as determined by Terminal Manager).

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Certificates And Licenses

Must possess valid class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements in addition to an acceptable driving record. Must possess current DOT required medical card.

Language Skills

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or markings in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Ability to understand, CFR 49 Hazardous Material regulations. Hazardous communication training, respiratory protection training, PPE training, and environmental training must be completed.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide two-digit numbers’

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem solve in time/safety-sensitive situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear while communicating with customers and co-workers in person or via telephone or radio.

Employee must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods (entire shift). Employee is required to use hands, fingers, arms, and feet to steer and operate controls of equipment and while manually lifting, moving or securing freight. And is required to kneel, stoop or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in AWE Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, chemical splash suits, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection and arctic gear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in outside weather conditions, (extreme cold and wet conditions) and occasionally works in high, precarious places. Employee is required to work with hazardous materials.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate however hearing protection may be required.

Alaska West Express Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background check and physical.