Driver Apprentice-Road

Starting Rate of Pay:

$ 27.26 per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination, picking up and delivering trailers between service centers and/or turn-point locations. Responsibilities may include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and/or straight trucksPerform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipmentHook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailerMaintain accurate daily logsVerify and complete required documentation and reportsCommunicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as requiredComply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as requiredDemonstrate internal and external customer serviceW operationally necessary, perform job duties of a city driver or freight handlerW operationally necessary, perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truckChain vehicle tires, as requiredComply with all applicable lawsegulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as required

Disclaimer:

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classificationMust possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standardsMust meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulationsAbility to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculatorBasic written and verbal communication skillsAbility to hook up and break down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, several times a dayAbility to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truckAbility to follow instructions and complete required trainingAbility to work independently and/or as a team member

WORKING CONDITIONS

Drive long distances day and night on all types of roads in all types of weatherExposure to noise and vibrationExposure to dust and diesel fumesExposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulationsHours may vary due to operational needOvernight stays may be required for some schedules EST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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