City Driver

EST FedEx Freight•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support the selling process. This role involves operating tractor-trailer combinations, performing daily pre-trip and safety inspections, and handling freight using various equipment. The driver will also be responsible for verifying documentation, complying with regulations, and communicating with dispatch and customers. Opportunities to solicit additional business and provide leads to sales are part of the role. In some cases, drivers may be required to perform duties of a road driver or dock employee.

Requirements

Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s 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

Nice To Haves

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
The Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance. An employee will not be allowed to drive a commercial motor vehicle without this endorsement.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) 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, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
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, as required, and maintain required documentation
Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
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, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required