CDL Class A Driver

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

The hourly range is posted for this position in Washington. The hourly rate will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Span Alaska Transportation offers medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits as well as a wide variety of other benefits to employees and their families. These benefits options include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, as well as more specialized benefits such as emergency childcare, death and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance. Span offers contribution opportunities to your 401K or Roth accounts with employer matching along with 8 paid holidays a year and tiered paid time off benefits.