Starting Rate of Pay: $28.11 per hourPOSITION OVERVIEW:Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support the selling process.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucksPerform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipmentHook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailerPerform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truckSecure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and ropeRecoup/repair damaged freight when necessaryVerify and complete required documentation and reportsComply with hazardous material regulations and proceduresCollect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentationFollow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problemsCommunicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional businessDemonstrate internal and external customer serviceAsk for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunitiesMay be required to perform chaining of vehicle tiresMay be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessaryComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as requiredDisclaimer: 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.QUALIFICATIONSMust possess a class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
Must possess one (1) year experience within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations
Long combination vehicles (LCV) (i.e. Triple Trailers, Rocky Mountain Doubles, and Turnpike Doubles) are operated in the states of AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD and UT. LCV Drivers in these states must meet the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards
Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds several times a week.
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:Drive throughout shift 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 sh