Job Title
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 Functions
- Operate straight trucks.
- Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing / demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business
- Secure freight for pickup and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to : pallets, straps and rope.
- Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
- Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to : delays, arrivals and equipment problems
- Recoup / repair damaged freight when necessary
- Verify and complete required documentation and reports
- Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as required
- Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck
- Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary
- Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to : forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
- Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records
- Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required
- Chain vehicle tires, 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 have valid commercial driver's license (CDL)-Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.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 CourseMust be twenty-one (21) years oldExcellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skillsMust possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standardsAbility to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculatorAbility to read and understand route schedulesAbility to lift / carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 poundsAbility to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truckAbility to follow instructions and complete required trainingAbility to work independently and / or as a team memberWorking Conditions :
Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors and drive on all types of roads and in all types of weatherExposure to noise and vibrationExposure to dust and diesel fumesExposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulationsHours may vary due to operational needsThe 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.Pay Transparency
Pay : Starting Rate of Pay : $28.36 / hour
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.