Hostler Driver

Hostler Driver Drivers Kodiak, Alaska Apply Description Position at Matson Navigation Company of Alaska, LLC About Us Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity. We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone. Learn more at matson.com. About the Role The Hostler Driver will support the operation as on on-call, union casual employee. This position requires the individual to be available for work assignments on an on-call basis, Monday through Friday, typically from 8 am to 6 pm. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours, and the job duties will vary daily depending on operational needs. Please note that this position is on a call-in, as needed basis. Rate of pay is between $38.75 and $43.47 per hour. All candidates selected to interview must bring a current driving history record going back a minimum of 10 years. Must be able to pass a background, alcohol, and drug screen. Must join the union and stay in good standing with Teamsters Local 959. What you’ll do: Street driving: Dray equipment to and from a customer’s location. Must have the ability to perform all duties related to commercial driving. Hostler Operation: Safely move containers to and from the yard and dock locations, in preparation for and during vessel operations. Perform additional duties as directed by management. Constantly follow safety rules/practices to ensure performance of duties in a safe and consistent manner. Comply with OSHA and DOT safe working rules and regulations. And these qualifications: Must have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker, Air Brake, and HazMat endorsements. Prefer one to two years of commercial driving experience. Must have a current DOT medical card. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card. Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed. Physical Requirements: The physical demand for this position requires the employee to be physically capable of working in a variety of environments and weather. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching. Sitting 40% of the time Standing 30% of the time Walking 30% of the time Lifting 2 – 75 lbs Various types of components, tools, and equipment. Carrying 2 – 75 lbs Various types of components, tools, and equipment. Pushing 2 – 100 lbs Various types of components, tools, and equipment. Pulling 2 – 100 lbs Various types of components, tools, and equipment. At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions. #MI Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.