Description
Summary:
This Class A CDL Driver role involves safely delivering and picking up local freight, hands-on freight handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.
Highlights:
1. Safely pick up and deliver local freight using various vehicles
2. Load and unload trucks, trailers, or containers as needed
3. Professional customer interaction and service coordination
At Span Alaska Transportation, you’ll join a stable, mission driven logistics company that connects Alaska to the rest of the country. We invest in our people by offering meaningful work, strong benefits, and a culture built on safety, accountability, and teamwork. To apply visit: https://www.matson.com/corporate/careers/job-postings.html?p=job%2Fo2FVzfwV
As part of our team, you can expect:
• Competitive base pay
• Incentive compensation opportunities tied to business performance for all positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with matching & 100% vesting after one year of employment
• A safety first, team oriented work environment
• Opportunities to develop valuable logistics and freight-handling skills
Position Summary:
The Class A CDL Driver plays vital part of our local freight operations—safely delivering and picking up freight while representing AFE/MSTS with professionalism and pride. This role blends driving, hands on freight handling, and teamwork in a fast paced, service focused environment. If you enjoy variety in your day, value safety, and take pride in excellent customer service, this role offers the opportunity to do meaningful, dependable work close to home.
Key Responsibilities:
• Safely pick up and deliver local freight using a variety of vehicles, including flatbed trucks, box trucks, vans, tractor trailers, and other company vehicles
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, or containers as needed
• Move freight within the yard or warehouse using a forklift or other material handling equipment
• Complete and process required freight paperwork accurately and on time
• Represent Span/MSTS professionally with customers, partners, and the public
• Consistently follow all DOT regulations and AFE/MSTS Safety and Fit for Duty policies
Additional Responsibilities:
• Inspect vehicles daily (fuel, oil, coolant, tires, lights, brakes) to ensure safe operating condition
• Perform minor maintenance, emergency repairs, and routine cleaning as needed
• Assist with warehouse cleanup and organization
• Support team operations by performing other duties as assigned
Communication & Customer Interaction:
• This role involves frequent interaction with customers, vendors, contractors, and suppliers
• Clear, professional communication—primarily related to deliveries, pickups, and service coordination—is essential
Skills and Abilities:
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• At least six months of relevant driving or freight experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience driving multiple vehicle types in varying weather conditions
• Strong communication skills via radio and telephone
• A customer first mindset and professional demeanor
• Ability to read schedules, maps, hazardous materials documents, and freight paperwork
• Strong attention, decision making, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities
• Knowledge of proper and safe lifting techniques
Required Certifications & Licenses:
• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
• Hazardous Materials Certification and Endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Forklift Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Air Brake Adjustment Certification
Physical & Mental Requirements:
• Ability to independently lift up to 70 pounds
• Ability to move loads up to 200 pounds using appropriate equipment
• Sit for extended periods while driving
• Ability to perform repetitive physical movements including lifting, bending, reaching, grasping, and standing
• Good manual dexterity, balance, and coordination
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to weather elements and vehicle exhaust fumes
Supervision
• This position is non-supervisory