Panel Van Driver

About Us

Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others. Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry. Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work.

About The Role

The primary functions of the Panel Van Driver position are to pick-up and deliver local freight using delivery vans, small trucks, and the operation of various pieces of moving/loading equipment and machinery, while providing good customer service in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.

This position is not supervisory in nature.

Responsibilities

• Pick-up and delivery of local freight using a van or small truck
• Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles, trailers or containers as needed
• Assist in moving freight within yard or warehouse using appropriate equipment as needed
• Communicate with Dispatch for routes and changes to assigned routes
• Verify inventory loads against manifests and process all other freight related paperwork
• Collect payment from customers with Cash On Delivery invoices
• Assist customers via phone and face-to-face regarding freight pick-up and delivery in a polite and professional manner
• Inspect and maintain vehicle such as gas, oil, coolant, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure proper working condition; perform minor vehicle maintenance, emergency repairs and cleaning
• Consistently adhere to all of Span/MSTS Safety and Fit for Duty policies and procedures
• Occasionally assist with warehouse cleanup as needed
• Assist coworkers and other departments as needed
• Follow all Department of Transportation regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, contractors, and/or suppliers (face-to-face or via telephone)
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to drive a variety of vehicles in various weather conditions
• Good verbal communication and customer service skills (in English)
• Ability to read schedules, maps, hazardous materials documents, and other paperwork
• Good judgment, decision-making, and focus
• Ability to use radio and telephone
• Conscientious awareness of safety procedures and issues
• Ability to prioritize
• Knowledge of good lifting techniques

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required
• Minimum of six months of driving experience
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid class D Driver’s license for a minimum of 1 year
• Clean driving record
• Valid Medical Card
• Forklift Certification

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push or pull heavy loads (up to 200 pounds) with a 2000-pound pallet jack
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to sit in a vehicle for long stretches of time
• Must be able to operate all equipment in a vehicle, which may include grasping, climbing, bending, handling, reaching, fingering, feeling/touching, and repetitive motions of the hands and feet

Work Environment

Work is either performed in a warehouse environment, outside in the elements, in a company vehicle, or at a customer site. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely. Overtime may be mandatory, and a Sunday rotation may be a regular part of the schedule. Conditions may also include exposure to environmental noise.

Eligibility And Selection Process

Any warehouseman that has been accident and incident free in the last 6 months is eligible to apply to be part of the program. Once the application has been submitted, the candidate will need to have their driving record approved by the safety department or equivalent entity. Once approved, the candidate will be added to the driver DOT random drug testing pool as well as the panel van alternate list. When an opening to operate the panel van arises, the alternate list will be utilized. To keep the process fair, each opening will be filled by the next name on the list until all names on the list are used and then started from the top again. The $2.00 panel van stipend will only apply for the hours in which the panel van is operated.