Local Driver

Alaska West Express, Inc.

is looking for a reliable, energetic commercial driver with heavy-haul experience to fill a local driving position in Tacoma, WA.


* Safe Driver Program


* Excellent benefit 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 opportunity with opportunities within the Lynden Family of Companies which are unmatched in the transportation industry

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 at service center or customer facility and secures shipments including oversize loads and heavy machinery 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.


* 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 regulation.  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.


* 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.


* 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 gene...