City Driver

About the Role

Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers, and support the selling process.

Responsibilities

• 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 forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope, and other tools and supplies
• 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 and maintain required documentation
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate 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
• Perform chaining of vehicle tires and job duties of a road driver or dock employee where operationally necessary
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials, and tank endorsements (automatic transmission restriction allowed)
• One year of experience within the most recent three years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations
• Ability to meet Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards in applicable states
• Basic math, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds several times a week
• Ability to sit for extended periods, bend, twist, squat, and 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, vibration, dust, diesel fumes, and hazardous materials
• Variable hours due to operational needs

*Starting Rate of Pay: $31.93 per hour

*Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance.