Local Driver

Carlile; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carlile Transportation is seeking a Local Driver in Fairbanks, AK to perform freight pickups and deliveries. You will operate trucks safely under HSSE policies, inspect equipment, and maintain logs.

The role includes loading/unloading duties, securing cargo, and preparing bills of lading while maintaining strong customer service and teamwork. Qualifications include a Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement within 90 days and 1–3 years of safe driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills.
• Impeccable character, integrity, and unfailing initiative in a team environment.
• Must be customer focused and represent Carlile in a professional manner.
• Must be able to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to multitask and have excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for freight transport by pickups and deliveries.
• Operate safely and in compliance with HSSE policies and procedures.
• Inspect trucks and trailers and submit condition reports.
• Maintain driver e-logs and e-maintenance logs when outside 150 air miles.
• Make customer pickups reflecting superior customer service.
• Secure cargo for transport and prepare bills of lading.
• May perform dock work and loading/unloading as needed.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and assist with emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Local Driver

Full-Time Individual Contrib Fairbanks, AK, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1491

Position Profile

This position is responsible for our customer's freight transport by way of pickups and deliveries.

Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures

Inspect trucks and trailer(s) for defects through pre-trip, mid-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating their condition

Operate a variety of trucks and equipment adhering to posted speed limits and all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Maintain driver e-logs and e-maintenance logs according to State and Federal regulations when outside of 150 air miles

Make customer pick-ups in a manner that reflects superior customer service

Spot and park trucks to warehouse, chock wheels, and assist in unloading freight

Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive accurate dispatch instructions and report safety hazards and/or incidents involving the driver or any company equipment

Ensure that cargo is secured for transport in vans and flatbeds according to the FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations

Prepare bills of lading

Maintain a clean work environment including swept trailer, clean cab, windows, and mirrors

Determine discrepancies in paperwork and make corrections

Verify proper placarding when hauling HAZMAT

Perform basic vehicle maintenance

May perform Dock Worker duties as it applies to loading and unloading trailers

May down stack and inside delivery at customer locations

May be required to complete emergency roadside repairs

Bulk Local Drivers transport Hazmat in bulk, to include bulkers, tankers, and ISO's

Bulk Local Drivers operate and maintain specialty equipment offsite to include hydraulic and pneumatic

Kodiak location - Load and unload Ferry and Barges

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school education or a GED equivalent

Class A CDL driver's license with all endorsements

HAZMAT endorsement within 90-days of hire and maintain HAZMAT, required

Doubles certification preferred, but not required

Experience with pallet jacks and lift gates, preferred

One to three years of verifiable safe driving experience preferred, newly graduated drivers welcomed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills

Impeccable character, integrity, and unfailing initiative in a team environment.

Must be customer focused and represent Carlile in a professional and friendly manner

Must be able to prioritize daily tasks and assignments

Must pay attention to detail and accuracy

Must be able to multitask and have excellent time management skills

Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions, ice, snow, rain, etc.

At Carlile Transportation, we understand the importance of fostering a comprehensive and supportive benefits package to enhance the overall well-being of our valued employees. Our commitment to your health, financial security, and work-life balance is reflected in the array of benefits we offer including medical, vision, dental, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education for career advancement.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Competitive base hourly rate: ($28.00 - $39.50) depending on experience and qualifications +$5.00 Location Differential

Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.

Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term and long-term disability coverage

Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match

2 weeks' vacation annually

7 company holidays

7 days of sick leave annually

Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions (snow, ice, rain, wind, etc.). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vehicle vibration. The employee will also be exposed to high density road traffic as well as inter-city traffic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.