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Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1973, is a premier; asset based Freight Forwarding Company servicing the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides superior service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in exceptional people with superb skills who are a dependable team player, thrive on challenge and strive to always bring out the best in others while achieving their best.
Excellent pay and benefits. We have new equipment that is professionally maintained by our staff of full time mechanics.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, PTO, holiday pay, and 401K retirement plan.
Please apply in person at 431 E 104th Ave or send in your most current resume
Position Summary:
The primary functions of this position are to deliver freight over-the-road using any combination of vehicles, (with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or greater) while providing good customer service in a professional, safe and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Transport freight over-the-road within the state in all weather
Load and unload vehicles, which may include:
o Blocking loads on flatbeds
o Strapping/Chaining loads on flatbeds
o Hooking and unhooking trailers
o Placarding Trailers
Process paperwork related to freight as well as log books and DVIR paperwork and ELDs
Assist customers regarding freight in a polite and professional manner
Consistently adhere to all of Span/MSTS Safety and Fit for Duty policies and procedures as well as DOT regulations
Inspect and maintain vehicle such as gas, oil, coolant, tires, lights and brakes to ensure proper working condition; perform minor vehicle maintenance, emergency repairs and cleaning
En-route deliveries as requested
Assist coworkers and other department as requested
Other duties as assigned
Supervision/Management:
Position is not supervisory in nature
Essential Skills, Experience and Education:
Solid communication skills via radio and/or telephone
Chaining
Strong mental focus and critical thinking ability
Strong ability to organize, manage time and prioritize as well as very detailed oriented
Social Perceptiveness
Strong spatial orientation awareness
Must be able to read schedules, maps, hazardous materials documents and other paperwork
Ability to execute good lifting techniques
Ability to safely operate a forklift
Ability to drive a variety of vehicles in all weather conditions
High School diploma (or equivalent) required
Minimum 1-2 years driving Class A vehicles (Doubles) required
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Class A CDL
o Double Endorsement Required
o Hazardous Material Certification Required
Clean driving record
Valid medical card
Forklift Certification preferred
Air Brake Adjustment Certification
Physical and Mental Demands:
Ability to move up to 200 pounds utilizing proper moving equipment
Ability to independently move up to 70 pounds
Ability to use proper lifting techniques when needed
Ability to do repetitive motions which may include manual dexterity, grasping, reaching, bending and/or feeling
Ability to sit for long periods of time in a vehicle
Strong body coordination and equilibrium
Strong core strength
Work Environment:
Work is either performed in a warehouse environment, outside in the elements, in a company vehicle. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely. Conditions may also include exposure to environmental noise, weather elements and road distractions.
