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Description

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About Us

Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others.

Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at spanalaska.com.

About the Role

The CDL Class Driver is responsible for the pick-up and delivery of local freight, using a variety of vehicles. Also assists in loading and unloading trucks and flatbed; participates in general warehouse and customer service duties.

Work for this position is typically governed by established procedures and situations are generally routine. Job is made somewhat complex by the requirement to organize routing to different locations.

What you'll do:

• Efficiently and safely pick-up and deliver local freight using flatbed truck.
• Load and/or unload vehicles, trailers, or flatbed.
• Move freight within yard or warehouse using forklift or other equipment as necessary.
• Process paperwork related to freight.
• Inspect vehicles as appropriate.
• Interact with customers in a polite and professional manner.
• Consistently follow all safety procedures and attend safety meetings.
• Minor vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
• Warehouse clean up.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have these skills:

• Communication skills are necessary as the position interacts with customers, vendors, contractors and/or suppliers. Contacts may be face-to-face or via telephone.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to drive a variety of vehicles in a variety of weather conditions.
• Good verbal communication and customer service skills (in English).
• Must be able to read schedules, maps, hazardous materials documents, and other paperwork.
• Must exercise good judgment, decision-making, and focus.
• Ability to use radio and telephone.
• Must be conscientious and aware of safety procedures and issues.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Knowledge of good lifting techniques.

And these qualifications:

• High school education is required.
• Minimum of six months of experience is required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Class A CDL and good driving records.
• Hazardous Materials Certification.
• Forklift Certification.
• Air Brake Adjustment Certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to push or pull heavy loads (up to 200 pounds) with a 2000-pound pallet jack.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to sit in a vehicle for long stretches of time.
• Must be able to operate all equipment in a vehicle, which may include grasping, climbing, bending, handling, reaching, fingering, feeling/touching and repetitive motions of the hands and feet.

Work Environment:

Work is either performed in a general warehouse environment, outside in the elements, in a company vehicle or at a customer site. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely. Overtime may be mandatory, and a Sunday rotation may be a regular part of the schedule. Conditions may also include exposure to environmental noise.

At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.nnView our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.

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