Expediting Driver

JOB SUMMARY:

The Expediting Driver supports project and business operations by safely operating company vehicles to transport materials tools and supplies between vendors freight carriers and job sites. This position performs daily pickup and delivery routes assists with loading and organizing shipments and provides hands-on support to the Procurement & Logistics team. The role involves both driving and manual labor tasks in indoor and outdoor environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate company vehicles (pickups vans or flatbed trucks up to 1.5 tons) to transport materials tools and supplies.
• Follow daily route plans based on project schedules freight timelines and operational priorities.
• Pick up and deliver materials from vendors freight companies and project sites throughout the Anchorage area.
• Make supply and grocery runs including purchasing loading packing and delivering items for shipment.
• Serve as courier for internal communications and document deliveries.
• Plan efficient routes to optimize time fuel and delivery sequencing.
• Comply with all traffic laws and company safety policies while driving and loading vehicles.
• Verify materials received or delivered against vendor pick tickets and company purchase orders for accuracy.
• Submit weekly expense reports and maintain accurate records of company credit card purchases.
• Process receipts pick tickets and air bills daily with appropriate notes and filing.
• Consolidate deliveries by project to streamline shipments to remote job sites.
• Capture photo documentation of all outbound freight and deliveries.
• Organize goods received by projects to consolidate delivery and shipments to field projects.
• Package label and load goods for shipment according to company and freight handling standards.
• Operate a loader with forks to load and offload materials trucks and trailers safely.
• Assist with organizing loading and securing containers flats and other materials for transport.
• Support yard maintenance snow removal and equipment organization tasks.
• Help maintain yard inventory and storage organization.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Procurement & Logistics team.
• Use office equipment (computer copier scanner) and maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
• Assist with procurement tasks such as completing requisitions and purchase orders as needed.
• Send daily freight updates via email to project teams logistics staff including the foreman project manager and the P&L department.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to departmental communication and coordination.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and carriers.
• Represent the company with integrity and professionalism when interacting with external partners.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with internal teams and project staff.
• Report any incidents or concerns impacting safety ethics or company operations to management promptly.
• Actively participate in training and development opportunities to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain constant awareness and focus while performing driving and manual tasks safely.
• Perform manual labor and physical activities as required including snow shoveling yard maintenance Connex/tents clean-up and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with Anchorage-area road systems and local traffic patterns. Adhere to all state and local driving laws and regulations.
• Understanding of Alaska-based construction vendors materials and freight processes.
• Working knowledge of hazardous material handling and transportation procedures.
• Competence in operating company vehicles and loaders safely and efficiently.
• Basic understanding of procurement workflows order reconciliation and shipping documentation.
• Strong attention to detail in verifying shipments and completing documentation.
• Solid organizational and time management skills to manage multiple pickups deliveries and tasks.
• Accuracy in data comparison and recordkeeping for receipts orders and freight tracking.
• Basic mathematical skills for reconciling quantities measurements and order totals.
• Professional interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Clear written and verbal communication for coordinating deliveries and reporting updates.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with vendors carriers and coworkers.
• Sound judgment and decision-making in route planning and problem resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word with basic internet navigation skills.
• Ability to research vendor locations and materials online to support planning and procurement.
• Consistent documentation and filing practices maintaining accurate digital and physical records.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision required to complete tasks efficiently.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities environments and weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety professionalism and ethical business conduct adhering to the company policies and procedures.
• Physical capability to perform labor-intensive tasks in outdoor settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At lease one (1) year of experience working with local construction or freight vendors is required.
• At least one (1) year of experience professional driving in Anchorage area is required.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card required.
• Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) required.
• Hazmat Transportation certification preferred.
• Experience operating loaders or other light equipment preferred.
• Prior experience in logistics warehousing or materials handling preferred.
• Valid Alaska drivers license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Companys Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug driving record and background screenings.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments frequently involving driving loading and manual labor. Work is performed in a fast-paced multi-tasking setting requiring attention to safety time management and adaptability to changing priorities. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet operational needs.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally it is our policy to select place train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality attitude and experience so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race color religion/creed sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity citizenship genetic information or other protected status. When applicable our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training transfer promotion placement layoff compensation termination reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties responsibilities and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.