Driver

3600 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma, WA 98424, USA Req #372 Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Alaska West Express provides truckload transportation throughout the United States and Canada, specializing in shipments to and from Alaska where we are a leader in transporting liquid- and dry-bulk products, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and petroleum products.

With our fleet of flatbeds, stretch, lowboy, single- and double-drop trailers, we are recognized for dependable service to the oilfield, mining, construction, and manufacturing industries.

Alaska West Express, Inc. is looking for a reliable, energetic commercial driver with heavy haul experience to fill a local driving position in Tacoma, WA.

• Safe Driver Program
• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision with low costs for full family coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Incredible career advancement opportunity with opportunities within the Lynden Family of Companies which are unmatched in the transportation industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

Other duties may be assigned)

• Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Inspects truck and trailers for defects to ensure safe operating conditions before, during, and after trips. Notes condition of various equipment items such as tires, lights brakes, fuel oil and water.

Submits written report on truck and trailer condition at the end of each day.

Load and unload cargo at service center or customer facility and secures shipments using a variety of cargo straps, chains, dunnage, etc.

this process may involve climbing up and on to the deck of equipment, on to the load, and / or into and out of containers as needed.

Ensures that all shipping documents (manifest, bills of lading, delivery receipts, hazardous material placarding, etc.

required to transport the shipment is available and complete.

• Connects and disconnects trailers from tractor or from converter dollies.
• Drives vehicle to specified destination in accordance with company procedures and government regulation. Maneuvers vehicle in safe and efficient manner in situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and difficult loading / unloading facilities.

Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.

• Maintains telephone and / or radio contact with dispatcher.
• Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including but not limited to the following : driver’s logs, vehicle inspections, hazardous material manifests and permits.
• Reports any and all health, safety and environmental hazards and / or incident involving cargo, vehicles, driver, personnel or citizens at large.

Reports incidents (vehicle and / or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the dispatcher.

Complies with all company health, safety, and environmental policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one to two years tractor-trailer driving experience or equivalent combination of education or experience (or as determined by Service Center Manager).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES :

Employee must meet DOT requirements. Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with doubles, tanker and hazmat endorsements.

Must have a current medical card, acceptable driving record and be at least 21 years of age.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or markings in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

Ability to understand, CFR 49 Hazardous Material regulations. Hazardous communication training, respiratory protection training, PPE training, and environmental training must be completed.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem solve in time / safety-sensitive situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear while communicating with customers and co-workers in person or via telephone or radio.

Employee must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods (entire shift). Employee is required to use hands, fingers, arms, and feet to steer and operate controls of equipment and while manually lifting, moving or securing freight.

And is required to kneel, stoop or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) :

Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in AWE Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes / boots, gloves, chemical splash suits, safety glasses / goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and arctic gear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in outside weather conditions, (extreme cold and wet conditions) and occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Employee is required to work with hazardous materials.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate however hearing protection may be required.

Alaska West Express Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background check and physical.

Other details

• Job Family 0700-Driver
• Pay Type Hourly
• 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma, WA 98424, USA

Summary : Delivery Driver's primary responsibility is to deliver sandwiches to customers in the designated delivery area.

Drivers are expected to check all products for accuracy against quality standards and deliver products to customers in a safe, courteous and timely manner.

Drivers will also work as an In Shopper when no deliveries are scheduled.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes telephone orders and completes delivery tickets in a courteous and timely manner
• Delivers sandwich orders to customers in a safe, courteous and timely manner in established delivery area only
• Accepts payment from customers for orders
• Works with management at the end of the shift to reconcile cash from delivery sales
• Makes fast, accurate and consistent sandwiches
• Complies with all portion sizes, recipes, systems and procedures
• Must be able to pass sandwich test at end of first two weeks of employment and at future testing times
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant including all tables, floors, windows, beverage station and restrooms
• Greets customers, takes orders, operates cash register, collects payments from customers and makes change
• Executes genuine greetings and farewells
• Fills out systems and procedures with 100% accuracy and integrity
• Maintains professional appearance at all times in compliance with the dress code
• Displays a positive attitude and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
• Performs other related duties as required
• Delivery drivers have the ability to earn tips on each delivery
• Delivery drivers are paid mileage for each delivery taken

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Environment :

Must be able to speak, read and write the English language fluently and clearly. Ability to use basic math, addition and subtraction, understand basic fractions.

Required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is occasionally exposed to mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current automobile insurance and clean driving record.

Earn up to $22-30 per hour or more, including hourly wage, tips and delivery

reimbursement

Delivery

Driver

Delivery Driver checks all products for accuracy against quality standards and

delivers products to customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner while

working as part of a team. Support the restaurant by performing other

workstation duties. Comply with Papa John’s uniform, appearance, and operations

standards as defined in the Operations Manual, PIZZAcademy, Team Member

Handbook, and with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Pay Rate : Delivery drivers earn minimum wage plus tips and delivery reimbursement. Total hourly wages, including tips and delivery reimbursement can be as high as $22 to $30 per hour.

Tips and delivery reimbursement are paid out daily at the end of each shift.

Responsibilities

Perform duties including

pre-delivery vehicle preparation, learning the delivery area, checking

orders for quality and accuracy, following proper delivery procedures;

providing quality customer service through positive and professional

interaction with customers in person or by phone, and acting with a sense

of urgency in everything they do. Perform other assigned workstation

duties including making quality products, preparing ingredients and taking

orders.

Work as part of a team and

assist each other by being on time for their shift, supporting other

workstations during their shift and completing all closing duties, including

cleaning, at the end of each shift. Enhance the company’s image by

complying with uniform and appearance standards. Contribute to an

atmosphere of teamwork, energy and fun.

Accurately process order

paperwork and payment transactions, execute cash management duties, and

use the FOCUS System. Support sales efforts by suggestively selling to

increase the check average when taking an order and distributing door

hangers during every shift. Protect the company’s assets by maintaining

organized, safe, and clean work areas; comply with safety and security

standards at all times.

Ingredients

High School diploma or GED

preferred.

Must have a driver’s license

valid under the laws of the state(s) where the team member works, proof of

insurance, reliable vehicle and the ability to drive

Skills : Cash management;

planning and organization; effective communication

Driver - CDL

FULL-TIME

$28.12 / hr, plus $5000 new hire bonus, see details below

• Operating truck to transport, delivering and receiving products to and from customer sites in a safe and efficient manner
• Performing pre-and post-trip inspection on the truck and trailer for safe operation of vehicle
• Communicating with supervisor to receive work orders, products, maintaining delivery schedule, verifying loads, report delivery issues and check-in during travel stops.

May include use of a cellular phone or radio

• Interacting and communicating with customers and vendors to verify delivery loads, place or position products, receive re-loads or backhauls and complete transaction documentation
• Unloading products from trailer and delivering to customer storage facility using manual and powered pallet jacks
• Reading and interpreting work orders, safety instructions and manuals
• Applying knowledge of product and temperature sensitive protocols when transporting, re-loading and securing product for transport
• Maintaining manual or electronic log books according to Interstate Commerce

SEA-02 WS-02 WS-TC WS-LC

Schedule

Shift start : Based on route

Shift length : Based on route

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis included)
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

$5000 new hire incentive

2500.00 after 3 months then 2500.00 at 9 months

About DPI Specialty Foods

DPI Specialty Foods is the leader in the procurement and wholesale distribution of specialty food products acquired locally, nationally and worldwide.

Job Details

Description

Position Overview :

The Driver is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect general condition of vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicle including following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.

Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE :

• Drive established route to deliver products to assigned locations.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle prior to commencing route.
• Always adhere to safe and courteous operation of delivery vehicle.
• Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).
• Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired).
• Adhere to all Safety regulations and perform all duties in a safe manner.
• Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods.
• Load and unloaded cargo make sure safety equipment is being utilized.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements.
• Communicate changes to delivery schedules, delays, arrivals and / or equipment problems as encountered
• Follow / adhere to all traffic laws.
• Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order.
• Work flexible hours which include early morning (i.e., 4 : 00a.m. 6 : 00a.m. start times), evenings and / or Saturday’s;

Overtime will be required at times.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with SEKO’s C-TPAT Security Profile.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of deliveries.
• Strong communication skills written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and / or software applications related to job functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical / problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills.
• Knowledge with GPS navigation technology.
• Knowledge of delivery area and alternate routes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Minimum :

• High school diploma / GED and 2-5 years driving experience in a distribution environment.
• Must be Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.
• Experience with route delivery / driving.