Local Driver ($28.00 - $39.50 DOE)

Tacoma, WA

Air Transportation

About the position

Carlile is a trucking and logistics company that's proudly Alaskan. Headquartered in Anchorage, we seek people who share our values and take pride in being professional. We value safety, reliability, dedication to our organization, and industry-leading innovation. We look for pride, integrity, grit, and approachability. We provide a wonderful work life balance for our team members. We want you home with your family each night. If you're looking for a long-term career - on the road or in the office - this is a unique place to build one.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
• Inspect trucks and trailer(s) for defects through pre-trip, mid-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating their condition
• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment adhering to posted speed limits and all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Maintain driver e-logs and e-maintenance logs according to State and Federal regulations when outside of 150 air miles
• Make customer pick-ups in a manner that reflects superior customer service
• Spot and park trucks to warehouse, chock wheels, and assist in unloading freight
• Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive accurate dispatch instructions and report safety hazards and/or incidents involving the driver or any company equipment
• Ensure that cargo is secured for transport in vans and flatbeds according to the FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations
• Prepare bills of lading
• Maintain a clean work environment including swept trailer, clean cab, windows, and mirrors
• Determine discrepancies in paperwork and make corrections
• Verify proper placarding when hauling HAZMAT
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance
• May perform Dock Worker duties as it applies to loading and unloading trailers
• May down stack and inside delivery at customer locations
• May be required to complete emergency roadside repairs
• Bulk Local Drivers transport Hazmat in bulk, to include bulkers, tankers, and ISO's
• Bulk Local Drivers operate and maintain specialty equipment offsite to include hydraulic and pneumatic
• Kodiak location - Load and unload Ferry and Barges
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school education or a GED equivalent
• Class A CDL driver's license with all endorsements
• HAZMAT endorsement within 90-days of hire and maintain HAZMAT, required
• Flatbed experience, preferred
• Experience with pallet jacks and lift gates, preferred
• One to three years of verifiable safe driving experience preferred, newly graduated drivers welcomed

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education for career advancement