This job entails doing a combination/variety of: hostler, line haul, fuel, flatbed work, lowboy jobs, pump work, odd jobs around yard, wash trucks/trailers, cement bulker work, railcar work (offload cement/climbing ladders) line haul, oilfield support, military moves and flush jobs.

Essential Functions:

• City driving—local pickup and delivery of freight.
• Light maintenance on tractors and trailers.
• Tie down loads and low boy work.
• Responsible for washing equipment.
• May lead in pilot car.
• Understanding of brake, electrical systems, basic transmission and rear end functions a plus.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and reports any discrepancies indicating truck condition to the dispatcher or shop foreman.
• Must be able to back tankers in and out of the shop and around property.
• Maneuvers trailers in and around tight corners, through manufacturing areas and around high pedestrian traffic.
• May drive tractor with two trailers hitched in tandem.
• Supports the shop personnel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to drop and spot trailers on varied terrains.
• Requires high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity in the control of tractor-trailer and in preventing damage to materials and tractor-trailer equipment.
• Must be able to back trailers in and out of receiving docks as well as service bays in the shop.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to quickly and accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Tact and diplomacy required in dealing with customer personnel at delivery points.
• Must pass substance abuse screening (as a safety sensitive employee subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy)
• Must have the ability to work independently; pay attention to minute details; be organized with ability to prioritize and complete tasks; bring energy to the position and be internally inspired using his or her initiative; be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to successfully complete a company logbook and demonstrate basic math skills.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Driver is 23 years or older — FMCSR Part 391.11 (b) (1)
• Read and speak English sufficiently to converse with general public and comprehend DOT and OSHA regulations — FMCSR Part 391.11 (b) (2)
• No serious moving violation (excessive speeding over 15 mph) or DUI in the previous 5 years
• Tanker/chemical experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• Valid Alaska Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements (X)
• Valid medical card — FMCSR Part 391.11 (b) (4)

Preferred:

• Three plus year winter driving experience in a tractor trailer
• Doubles/triples (T) endorsement / Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Certification
• TWIC Card

A complete job description is available from the Anchorage dispatch office. Applicants must be registered with the Union, have a current dues receipt and a current resume of file in the Anchorage dispatch office that reflects the qualifications required by the Employer, to be referred by the Union.