Shipping Specialist

About this position:
Shipping Specialist – Fairbanks, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Scheduling and coordinating load shipments while overseeing trucking operations
• Transporting crushed rock, sand, gravel, broken concrete, debris, broken asphalt, etc. to and from specified locations. Verifying the types of materials being transported and ensuring that materials are loaded
• Inspect trucks/tractors/trailers before and after every trip or as required by management
• Maintain accurate driver logs

• Education Requirements:
  
  High School diploma or GED
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Five years+ experience driving a truck and trailer
• Must have a valid Medical Examiners Certificate – must pass DOT physical
• Good Driving Record
• Proven experience operating tractor/trailers, dump trucks, walking floor trailers, etc.
• Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• US Citizen
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends

• Ability to be punctual and dependable
• A strong commitment to safety and quality work
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions

• N/A

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety‑sensitive” functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time;

most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Ability to comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensure federal, state, and local protection and prevention ordinances and building codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly always adhered to.

Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job is performed primarily in an operational setting with exposure to equipment and machinery, computers, and maintenance equipment.

Occasional travel is required. The job is onsite, no ability to work from home. Schedule and flexibility: 40+ hrs a week.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.