Tractor Trailer Driver/RTD - Apprentice-1
About The Position
Drives tractor-trailer vehicle to designated locations and operate mechanized loading/unloading equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Recently SATR and HRLR have had local FedEx Freight facilities cover several direct routes and SATR has recently attempted to run these routes with newly assigned RTDs, but they are running into overtime issues. We are moving towards turning these direct runs into meet-point routes but these RTDs are currently not in HRLRs plans and this needs to be addressed. The PM team will need to hire 3 additional RTDs to handle these 2 meet-point routes which run Monday through Sunday and Friday through Sunday. With training time being 4-6 months these drivers need to be hired as quickly as possible to receive training to take over these routes
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to drive manual transmission preferred.
- Ability to operate mechanized loading/GSE.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 50 Lbs with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.
- Customer contact & package handling experience preferred.
- Good human relations & verbal communication skills.
- Neat appearance since customer contact is involved.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety officials and to respond to official inquiries and directions in accordance with FMCSA enforcement guidance.
- FMCSA covered safety sensitive position. Medical exam required. Subject to regulatory alcohol & drug testing, which includes testing for marijuana, PCP, amphetamines, cocaine & opioids.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Must obtain & maintain valid commercial driver's license (CDL) & a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) for type of vehicle assigned within 90 days & have good driving record as outlined in policy.
- Neat appearance since customer contact is required.
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months FedEx Express experience preferred.
- Must be 21 or older and have had a valid driver's license for the previous three-year period
- Customer contact & package handling experience preferred.
- Ability to drive manual transmission preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drives tractor-trailer vehicle to designated locations
- Operate mechanized loading/unloading equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
