Road Driver – P25-142619-1-2508

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point
locations via tractor-trailer combinations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and
triples, where applicable).
Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or
trailer.
Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
Maintain accurate daily logs.
Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g.
delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required.
May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
May be required to perform job duties of a city driver or a dock
employee where operationally necessary.
Load and unload freight as required.
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company
policies/procedures.
Perform other duties as required.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not
designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of
all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess 1 year experience within most recent 3 years, or
successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring
standards.
Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory
requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC)
regulations.
Long combination vehicles (LCV) (i.e. Triple Trailers, Rocky Mountain
Doubles, and Turnpike Doubles) are operated in the states of AZ, CO, FL,
ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD and UT. LCV Drivers in these
states must meet the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Qualification and
Certification Minimum Standards.
Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation,
communication with peers, supervisors, etc.).
Ability to hook-up and break-down sets of trailers that require an
average lift force of about 100 pounds, several times a day or more.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat,
climb in and out of truck.
Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.
Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
Demonstrates initiative and motivation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Drive long distances day and night on all types of roads and in all
types of weather.
Exposure to noise and vibration.
Exposure to dust and diesel fumes.
Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT
regulations.
Hours may vary due to operational need.
Overnight stays may be required for some schedules.

The Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days
of offer acceptance. An employee will not be allowed to drive a
commercial motor vehicle without this endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications:

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FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and
veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a
position with FedEx Freight, please call
[800-888-8252](tel:800-888-8252) or e-mail at
<ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com>.

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee
or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the
compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or
applicants to ind