Local Driver - Heavy Haul

Lynden • Tacoma, WA

9d

About The Position

Alaska West Express, Inc. is looking for a reliable, commercial driver with step deck/lowboy 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. Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications. Complies with all company health, safety, and environmental policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one to two years tractor-trailer driving experience or equivalent combination of education or experience (or as determined by Service Center Manager).
• Employee must meet DOT requirements.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with doubles, tanker and hazmat endorsements.
• Must have a current medical card, acceptable driving record and be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or markings in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to understand, CFR 49 Hazardous Material regulations.
• Hazardous communication training, respiratory protection training, PPE training, and environmental training must be completed.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers.
• Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem solve in time/safety-sensitive situations.
• Employee must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods (entire shift).
• Employee is required to use hands, fingers, arms, and feet to steer and operate controls of equipment and while manually lifting, moving or securing freight.
• And is required to kneel, stoop or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in AWE Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, chemical splash suits, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and arctic gear.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.
• Complies with all company health, safety, and environmental policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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