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Driver Class A

Job Title
Driver Class A
Location
Fife,  WA 98424
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Description

American Fast Freight (AFF), Inc., a subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (OLT), is recruiting for a CDL Driver Class A for the domestic freight forwarding businesses of Alaska. OLT is privately held and one of the top 100 US third-party logistics companies with operations across the US, Europe and Asia.  With general supervision, the ideal candidate will assist in loading, pick-ups and deliveries of freight to our various customer locations within Alaska. The CDL Class A Driver will work closely with Dispatch to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner.

What We Offer:

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • Steady, year-round work

 

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday.  Overtime may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Load container/truck/trailer/rail to be transported on
  • Insure load records required, are made and turned in to the proper persons for file record-keeping.
  • Operate forklift, pallet walker, hand dolly, chain saws, electrical and non-electrical hand tool, shrink wrap machine, and other common hand tools
  • Maintains warehouse, outside tar area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
  • Operates vehicles in compliance with local and state traffic codes/laws and company procedures
  • Read and understand traffic signs and controls in accordance with FHWA regulations
  • Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all vehicles assigned to operate and ensures any necessary repairs are completed according to state and federal regulations prior to arriving and/or leaving the terminal
  • Track and maintain hours of service logs
  • Ensures load is properly stowed and secured to prevent shifting or damage while in transit to the delivery location
  • Examines shipping documents to verify all shipments loaded and is properly segregated and/or separated
  • Uses proper equipment for safe loading and/or unloading
  • Comply with safety policies with the understanding that safety is the top priority.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year driving of assigned trucks in a local environment
  • Valid Washington CDL Class A with Hazardous Materials endorsement 
  • Valid TWIC Card
  • Valid Medical Card
  • Possess a good driving record
  • Must be reliable and flexible with schedule
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Must be able to satisfy physical demands (see below)


Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to:

  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
  • Sit, stand, walk, stoop, and reach with hands and arms Occasionally extend working hours to meet customer and American Fast Freight delivery requirements
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold)
  • Coordinating a multitude of variables with employees to complete schedule demands


Work Environment and Environmental Conditions:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Low to moderate noise levels
  • Time sensitive project requirements
  • Coordination of customer order consolidation out of multiple containers

 

Other Requirements:

  • By time of hire, be registered with the US DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
  • Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of references, background check, drug screening, and required US DOT required drug and alcohol check for past three (3) years