Driver

SUMMARY: 

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.


* Complies with all company...