Driver Apprentice-Road Position Available In Schenectady, New York

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

Through education and driving skillsdevelopment, become proficient in the operation of a tractortrailer combination, picking up and delivering trailers betweenservice centers and/or turn-point locations. Responsibilities mayinclude non-driving duties such as forklift operation and workingthe dock.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operate tractor-trailer combination,including doubles and/or straight trucks Perform pre-trip,post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipmentHook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/ortrailer Maintain accurate daily logs Verify and complete requireddocumentation and reports Communicate with and follow Dispatchinstructions regarding events including, but not limited to,delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required Comply withhazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirmplacarding matches hazmat shipments, as required Demonstrateinternal and external customer service Where operationallynecessary, perform job duties of a city driver or freight handlerWhere operationally necessary, perform freight handling usingappropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but notlimited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck Chain vehicletires, as required Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, aswell as company policies/procedures Perform other duties asrequired

Disclaimer:

This job description is general in nature andis not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualificationsrequired of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Mustpossess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a commerciallearning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification Mustpossess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiringstandards Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT)regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal MotorCarrier (FMC) regulations Ability to count and perform basic math,with or without a calculator Basic written and verbal communicationskills Ability to hook up and break down sets of trailers thatrequire an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, severaltimes a day Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend,twist, squat, climb in and out of truck Ability to followinstructions and complete required training Ability to workindependently and/or as a team member

WORKING CONDITIONS

Drivelong distances day and night on all types of roads in all types ofweather Exposure to noise and vibration Exposure to dust and dieselfumes Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged underDOT regulations Hours may vary due to operational need Overnightstays may be required for some schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range orrate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at theposted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple joblevels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximumrange for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-relatedfactors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such asexperience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job,performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employeesoffered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paidtime, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuitionreimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paidbereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

Pay:

PayRange:

$25.46 – $30.32 per hour

Additional Details:

Starting Rateof Pay:

$25.46 / hour FedEx Freight is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, including disabled and veterans. Know Your Rights PayTransparency If you have a disability and you need assistance inorder to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call8008888252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com . FedExFreight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminateagainst any employee or applicant for employment because suchemployee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosedthe compensation of the employee or applicant or another employeeor applicant. However, employees who have access to thecompensation information of other employees or applicants as a partof their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of otheremployees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise haveaccess to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) inresponse to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of aninvestigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with thecontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.