Driver Class B Jobs

Starting Rate of Pay: $27.34 / hour
Position Overview
Responsible for pick-up and delivery between Service Centers and to customers, in a professional, safe and timely manner, which will include manual lifting, use of two-wheel dolly and/or carts in a multi-temperature environment.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Chain vehicle tires, as required
• Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck
• Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary
• Collect checks for freight charges an maintain related documentation , as required
• Operate straight trucks.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Secure freight for pick-up and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope.
• Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• 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

• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL)-Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required*. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck
• Ability to read and understand route schedules
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Must possess one (1) year experience in a straight truck or similar sized vehicle within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course

Working Conditions

• Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations
• Hours may vary due to operational needs
• Exposure to dust and diesel fumes
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors and drive on all types of roads and in all types of weather
• 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.
• Exposure to noise and vibration

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