City Driver
Fedex
Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support
the selling process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples,
where applicable) and/or straight trucks
Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment,
including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies,
including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
Verify and complete required documentation and reports
Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain
required documentation
Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required,
including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit
additional business
Demonstrate internal and external customer service
Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for
potential new opportunities
May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee
where operationally necessary
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 a class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements. Automatic
transmission CDL restriction allowed.
Must possess one (1) year experience within most recent three (3)
years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
Must possess 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
Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation,
communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds several times
a week.
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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Drive throughout shift 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
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:
Pay Transparency: The pay range below is a reasonable estimate of the
current starting salary range for this role. Factors used to determine actual
salary may include your skills, work location, experience, and
comparison to other mployees in the role. Benefits: Medical, Dental &
Vision Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Personal/Sick Paid Time,
Educational Assistance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, FedEx Shipping
Discount, Vacation (Full-Time, Non-Temporary Only), Adoption