Driver Class B

Starting rate: $29.21 per hour

About the role

Responsible for pick-up and delivery between Service Centers and to customers, in a professional, safe and timely manner. Includes manual lifting, use of two-wheel dolly and/or carts in a multi-temperature environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate straight trucks
• Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business
• Secure freight for pick-up 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

Requirements

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) – Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required (must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance)
• 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
• Twenty-one (21) years old
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Ability to read and understand route schedules
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds
• 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

• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors and drive 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 needs

Pay

$29.21 - $33.81 per hour; if assigned linehaul duties, mileage pay range: per mile, plus fixed pay for certain linehaul-related tasks equal to a fraction of the hourly rate (3/4, 1/2, 1/4), not based on time taken.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Personal/sick paid time
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Bonus potential
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement
• Employee discounts
• Vacation (full-time only)
• Paid holidays (full-time only)