Assistant Service Center Manager

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska. We currently have an opening for an Assistant Service Center Manager in Naknek, Alaska. This is a Seasonal full time position which offers family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth. Currently, our benefit package includes : Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family. 401(k)– with company match additional annual retirement contribution. Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance and AD&D– we pay at no cost to you. Long term disability– we pay at no cost to you. Opportunities for internal promotions / career advancement Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.     SUMMARY : This position works seasonally with the Naknek Service Center Manager.  The Assistant Service Center Manager directs, coordinates, and manages all aspects of day-to-day operations in Naknek. Day to day operations consist of managing barge movements, offloads and backloads, managing the flow of inbound and outbound trucking as well as managing the flow of company equipment in and around Naknek. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :    Other duties may be assigned to support the department or other departments as time allows.

• Safety is Lynden’s first responsibility to our employees and our customers.  This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.
• Responsible for the planning and coordination of all port operations including the sharing of information between other ports, terminals, and departments in order to facilitate safe, efficient, and cost-effective service.
• Works with local vendors, contractors, and other port / terminal managers as well as representatives of Alaska Marine Lines, Bering Marine, Western Towboat, Dunlap, and other freight / transportation companies in order to achieve high quality system-wide performance.
• Supports all activities related to hiring, training, evaluation, development, promotion, discipline, and discharge of port personnel.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with company and corporate policies, as well as those policies dictated by DOT, DOL, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Reviews all accident reports and initiates follow-up measures as prescribed by company and / or corporate policy; coordinates emergency and / or corrective response activities as necessary.
• Analyzes job requirements, personnel needs, working conditions, work processes and goals; implements process changes to produce superior customer service and promote efficiencies. QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess mechanical inclination and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position; employees customarily work between the months of April and October on a continuous basis and is accessible in the off season.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Supervises staff of employees engaged in customer service, trucking, stevedoring, maintenance, warehousing, and administrative departments.
• Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company and corporate policies and applicable laws. EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university or two-to-four years related experience and / or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in the transportation industry is preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as bills of ladings, tariffs, delivery receipts, military documents, procedure manuals, employee and safety rules and manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively and clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and other employees.  Strong communication skills both verbally and in written form.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, area, circumference, volume, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
• Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time / safety-sensitive situations; ability to read and understand wire and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time / safety-sensitive situations.
• Ability to organize and follow through to completion projects and tasks assigned or assumed; ability to provide objective and decisive action(s) necessary to resolve. any / all issues with minimal disruption to operational performance.
• Proficient in operating forklift, loaders, and other heavy equipment used in barge loading and unloading.
• Knowledge of dockside logistics, tide schedules, and barge operations in Bristol Bay.
• Strong ability to plan and execute cargo movement to maximize efficiency.
• Must have working knowledge of computer programs : Sutwik, Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Visio and Outlook.
• Must have proven supervisory skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and handle demanding customers’ needs.
• Hazardous materials training.
• Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours and adaptable to change.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports in the provided maintenance software.
• Must be capable of working with little or no supervision as well as working as part of a team.   LEADERSHIP / DECISION-MAKING SKILLS : Ability to organize, implement, and follow through to completion projects and tasks assigned or assumed; ability to provide direction to others; ability to provide objective and decisive action(s) necessary to resolve any / all issues with minimal disruption to operational performance. 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 the job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear while communicating with customers, drivers and co-workers during the normal course of daily activities; the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch while inspecting vehicles and other equipment.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands, arms and fingers to perform the normal duties of the job such as inspecting equipment, entering computer data, manipulate objects, tools, or operate controls.
• Employee must be able to use eyes, hands and fingers to keyboard, operate phones, fax, radios, and other office machinery.
• The employee is regularly required to hear, speak, and listen while communicating with telephones, radios and in person with customers and coworkers.
• The employee must possess close, distance, peripheral and depth perception.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch around equipment and facilities.
• The employee may occasionally be required to move or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the normal course of the job.  WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet, and / or humid conditions and occasionally works in high, precarious places.
• The employee occasionally works in an environment with a risk of electric shock.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including incremental Arctic cold conditions and extreme heat and cold. COMMENTS : A post-conditional offer of successfully passing an employment drug test and background investigation are required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Alaska Marine Trucking is an equal opportunity employer.