Advisor-Driver

Operations And Safety Specialist

Provide expertise and support to Drivers as an integral member of the Operations and Safety teams. Responsible for the delivery of a wide range of services to include education, coordination and analysis needed to ensure safe and timely movement of shipments.

Essential Functions

Build positive relationships with Drivers by facilitating regular driving feedback meetings, listening to and analyzing driving related concerns and providing explanations and / or solutions

Educate, develop and motivate Drivers in collaboration with applicable local operations

Assist operations leadership with the development and targeted implementation of driving related employee survey action plans; promote proactive and positive best practices to increase consistent improvement in Driver engagement level

Assess and coach Drivers' performance to ensure accountability for improvement in accordance with applicable policies and procedures in collaboration with applicable local operations

Assist Operations and Safety leadership by conducting driver rides to support the Safety Above All Culture, as needed Counsel with and provide guidance to employees regarding their actions and practices to ensure compliance of company policies, (with special emphasis on the Driver Manual), rules and all applicable state and federal regulations / laws

Collaborate with business partners in analyzing and coordinating the bid process, vacation bidding and transfers

Facilitate new hire orientation, specifically including use of technology required (e.g. dock and forklift computers, handheld device, etc.) in collaboration with applicable local operations

Collaborate with Learning & Development to ensure necessary educational tools are available and utilized

Work in partnership with functional groups with matters related to Driver personnel Assist Service Center leadership and support business partners with the analysis and development of routes, bids and staffing levels

Support events such as state and national truck driving championships

Support new and reassigned equipment education, safety and feedback

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

Associate's degree or equivalent work experience plus five (5) years' operations, transportation / logistics or warehouse / distribution experience CDL driving experience Prior LTL experience preferred Leadership experience working with CDL drivers preferred Driver training experience preferred Must be able to perform multiple tasks while positively motivating, coaching and communicating clear information (e.g., instructions, policies, procedures) to others Strong written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of technology required for the Driver positions, e.g., timekeeping, on-road productivity system, etc. Thorough knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA and Hazardous Materials Regulations Must possess excellent organizational skills Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, deadline oriented environment Work in a non-climate controlled dock environment Exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise Must be able to travel as needed Required to walk or otherwise safely navigate and to be accessible to all areas of the dock, office, tractors, trailers and yard May require driving during day and night on all types of roads and in all types of weather Work schedules may vary due to operational need up to and including weekend and night schedules

Preferred Qualifications

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LA County : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

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