Driver Class B

FedEx • Mount Pleasant, PA

66d • $27

About The Position

Responsible for pick-up and delivery between Service Centers and to customers, in a professional, safe and timely manner, which will include manual lifting, use of two-wheel dolly and/or carts in a multi-temperature environment.

Requirements

• Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL)-Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required.
• Must possess one (1) year experience in a straight truck or similar sized vehicle within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to read and understand route schedules.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• 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

• Operate straight trucks.
• Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business.
• Secure freight for pick-up and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope.
• Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as required.
• Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck.
• Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required.
• Chain vehicle tires, as required.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Starting Rate of Pay: $27.76 / hour

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees