City Driver

Fedex is hiring for City Driver

Pay Rate: $32.95/hr

About FedEx Supply Chain:

FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology, and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability, and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations, and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.

Position Overview:

The City Driver at FedEx Freight is responsible for picking up and delivering freight between Service Centers and customers, as well as supporting the selling process.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks.
2. Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
3. Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.
4. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
5. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps, and rope.
6. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
7. Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
8. Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
9. Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation.
10. Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals, and equipment problems.
11. Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business.
12. Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
13. Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities.
14. May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
15. May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary.
16. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
17. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must 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.
• 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 shipped and packaged under DOT regulations.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.