Courier

Job Description

Summary

Provides courier services for the effective, safe and timely movement of mail, parcels, equipment, records, and warehouse items for Chugach.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Manager, Administrative Services
• Supervises: None

Representative Duties

• Determines efficient and timely routes for routine pickup and delivery assignments.
• Prepares, labels and transports hazardous materials assigned for courier transport.
• Provides time sensitive pickup and delivery service for legal filings, law office interchanges, Board of Director materials, credit card payment checks, other miscellaneous bank items, daily mail and special requests.
• Provides pickup and delivery of freight and mail for Chugach’s air carrier on a scheduled and emergency flight basis.
• Provides inter-building mail transportation and delivery for all Anchorage facilities.
• Provides pickup and delivery of parts, equipment and materials from suppliers.
• Provides pickup and delivery services for the offsite maintenance of records.
• Provides pickup and delivery of recycled paper to and from designated locations.
• Maintains inventory (including tracking, coordination and delivery) of envelopes, paper, Copy/Scanner/Fax supplies, breakroom and bullroom supplies, seasonal decorations and various logo gear.
• Assists with handling, tracking, storing and delivering office equipment and Information Services surplus equipment.
• Assists with sidewalk and entryway snow removal.
• Assists with the delivery, setup and removal of promotional displays and annual meeting fixtures and materials.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Manager, Administrative Services: Reports to, seeks direction from, provides assistance to; receives work assignments; exchanges information
• Administrative Services Staff: Provides assistance to and exchanges information.
• Other Chugach Personnel: Provides service to and exchanges information.

External

• General Public, Vendors, other Utilities and Agencies: Travels to designated locations to provide pickup and delivery service and exchanges information.
• Delivery Personnel: Provides assistance to and exchanges information.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Transportation training is required, or the ability to successfully complete within 3 months of employment.

Experience

Courier or messenger experience preferred. Experience transporting hazardous materials preferred. Experience using material handling and snow removal equipment such as forklift, snow blower and/or pallet jack.

Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with Anchorage area/locality.

• Ability to work efficiently independently, with minimal supervision.

• Must have strong customer service skills, including good communication skills.

• Ability to handle cash and other valuables in a safe and responsible manner.

• Must be able to drive a manual shift vehicle.

Special Position Requirements

Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license. Must be able to safely load, move or otherwise handle materials not to exceed 50 pounds. Must be able to drive a vehicle for long periods at a time. Must have or be able to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate. Occasional overtime may be required.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors, in an office environment or in a vehicle.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
• Dependent Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance

Work, Life, Health

• 160 hours vacation for the first year
• 9 Paid Holidays 2 Float Holidays 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation