Equipment Operator at Alaska Marine Lines in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

Alaska Marine Lines, the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 35+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you.

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career with a leading marine transportation company?  Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a dedicated, hardworking individual to join our team!  We currently have an opening for an Equipment Operator.

Our Story:  Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 35+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you.

Your Role: Operates various forklifts to move and position containers and equipment for inspection, repair and use by operations.  We are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience.


• Proficient and able to drive various size lift trucks required.


• Must be eligible to apply and be issued a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card).

Our Benefits include:

 
Paid Time off - 8 paid holidays, 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) and extended leave paid time
Health - Complete benefit plan including medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts
Health for your family – we contribute towards medical, dental and vision for your spouse and dependents with low employee contributions
401(k) - we match of up to 50% of your first 6% contribution after 1 year of service
Additional retirement contribution – we add an annual contribution equal to 3% of your pay after 1 year of service
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to 50% of tuition and books with a maximum of $3,500 per fiscal year
Employee assistance program – free and confidential counseling and problem solving to deal with life
Life Insurance and AD&D – we provide at no cost to you
Long term disability – we provide at no cost to you

 
Alaska Marine Lines, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin. Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Priority referrals for protected veterans.

A post conditional offer of employment physical, drug test and background investigation are required.

Random drug testing is required of all Alaska Marine Lines employees.

Paid Time off - 8 paid holidays, 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) and extended leave paid time
Health - Complete benefit plan including medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts
Health for your family – we contribute towards medical, dental and vision for your spouse and dependents with low employee contributions
401(k) - we match of up to 50% of your first 6% contribution after 1 year of service
Additional retirement contribution – we add an annual contribution equal to 3% of your pay after 1 year of service
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to 50% of tuition and books with a maximum of $3,500 per fiscal year
Employee assistance program – free and confidential counseling and problem solving to deal with life
Life Insurance and AD&D – we provide at no cost to you
Long term disability – we provide at no cost to you