Expediting Driver

Calista Corporation • Anchorage, AK

2d

About The Position

The Expediting Driver supports project and business operations by safely operating company vehicles to transport materials, tools, and supplies between vendors, freight carriers, and job sites. This position performs daily pickup and delivery routes, assists with loading and organizing shipments, and provides hands-on support to the Procurement & Logistics team. The role involves both driving and manual labor tasks in indoor and outdoor environments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At lease one (1) year of experience working with local construction or freight vendors is required.
• At least one (1) year of experience professional driving in Anchorage area is required.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card required.
• Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving record, and background screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat Transportation certification preferred.
• Experience operating loaders or other light equipment preferred.
• Prior experience in logistics, warehousing, or materials handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles (pickups, vans, or flatbed trucks up to 1.5 tons) to transport materials, tools, and supplies.
• Follow daily route plans based on project schedules, freight timelines, and operational priorities.
• Pick up and deliver materials from vendors, freight companies, and project sites throughout the Anchorage area.
• Make supply and grocery runs, including purchasing, loading, packing, and delivering items for shipment.
• Serve as courier for internal communications and document deliveries.
• Plan efficient routes to optimize time, fuel, and delivery sequencing.
• Comply with all traffic laws and company safety policies while driving and loading vehicles.
• Verify materials received or delivered against vendor pick tickets and company purchase orders for accuracy.
• Submit weekly expense reports and maintain accurate records of company credit card purchases.
• Process receipts, pick tickets, and air bills daily with appropriate notes and filing.
• Consolidate deliveries by project to streamline shipments to remote job sites.
• Capture photo documentation of all outbound freight and deliveries.
• Organize goods received by projects to consolidate delivery and shipments to field projects.
• Package, label, and load goods for shipment according to company and freight handling standards.
• Operate a loader with forks to load and offload materials, trucks, and trailers safely.
• Assist with organizing, loading, and securing containers, flats, and other materials for transport.
• Support yard maintenance, snow removal, and equipment organization tasks.
• Help maintain yard inventory and storage organization.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Procurement & Logistics team.
• Use office equipment (computer, copier, scanner) and maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
• Assist with procurement tasks such as completing requisitions and purchase orders as needed.
• Send daily freight updates via email to project teams, logistics staff including the foreman, project manager, and the P&L department.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to departmental communication and coordination.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and carriers.
• Represent the company with integrity and professionalism when interacting with external partners.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with internal teams and project staff.
• Report any incidents or concerns impacting safety, ethics, or company operations to management promptly.
• Actively participate in training and development opportunities to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain constant awareness and focus while performing driving and manual tasks safely.
• Perform manual labor and physical activities as required, including snow shoveling, yard maintenance, Connex/tents clean-up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our companies offer comprehensive benefits for the betterment of our employees and their families.
• Our benefits package includes competitive wages, paid time off, career development programs, 401k with company matching, tuition assistance, and a variety of options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED