Exclusive | Truck Driver - North Pole, AK

Exclusive Paving is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary operating throughout Alaska. By providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, superior service, and the highest quality products, Exclusive Paving is committed to being a leader in the construction industry. Throughout Colas USA, we offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee.

About the role

The main duty of this position is to drive a commercial vehicle to move materials and equipment used in building, repairing, and paving roads, and general site construction.

Responsibilities

• Embrace safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by our company.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections on truck to ensure vehicle operation safety.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicle; document and report required maintenance and/or repair to maintenance team.
• Safely operate assigned vehicle(s); may be required to operate multiple types of vehicles and vehicle/trailer combinations involved in operations.
• Observe all OSHA, FMCSA, and other industry regulations, company safety policies, and general rules of the road.
• Assist in loading and unloading of materials in truck/trailer bed; may include operation of heavy equipment (including but not limited to a skid steer, loader, or similar).
• Maintain driver logs according to state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Class A CDL with double/triples, hazmat, and tanker endorsement and a clean driving history.
• Current Medical Examiner's Card.
• Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Prior experience operating a commercial vehicle in an industrial, construction, or similar environment preferred.
• Member of the Alaska Teamsters Local 959 or the ability to join.
• Ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.
• Complete required documentation related to the role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment and random urinalysis.
• Able to pass a physical ability test.
• Must be willing and able to climb onto and up/down a vehicle several times a day.
• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Regularly required to use hand to move and manipulate objects.
• Be able to communicate (talk and hear).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Standing/working on feet for long periods and walking across uneven terrain.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises, working around heavy machinery and mobile construction equipment.
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles, fuel, oil, and other chemicals.