City Driver

FedEx • Theodore, AL

450d • $63,128 - $63,128

About The Position

The City Driver at FedEx is responsible for picking up and delivering freight between service centers and customers while supporting the selling process. This role involves operating various types of trucks, performing safety inspections, handling freight, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers.
• Operate tractor-trailer combinations and/or straight trucks.
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Collect cash or checks for freight charges and maintain required documentation.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Ask for additional business from customers and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities.
• May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
• May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations and company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Starting Rate of Pay: $30.35 / hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Education Level: No Education Listed