City Driver

FedEx Freight; Chatham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating tractor-trailer combinations while ensuring timely pick-up and delivery of freight. Your ability to adhere to safety regulations, perform inspections, and provide excellent customer service will be crucial. This position offers competitive hourly pay, with opportunities for additional earnings based on performance. Join a company that values its employees and provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, while contributing to a vital service in the logistics industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A CDL with hazardous materials endorsement.
• One year of driving experience or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers.
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Basic Math Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Ability to Lift 100 Pounds

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support the selling process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

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, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• 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
• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Drive throughout shift on all types of roads and in all types of weather
• Exposure to noise and vibration
• Exposure to dust and diesel fumes
• Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations
• Hours may vary due to operational need

*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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

Pay: Hourly Pay Range: $31.71 - $36.71 per hour; if assigned linehaul duties, Mileage Pay Range: $0.7302 - $0.8452 per mile, plus fixed pay for certain linehaul-related tasks equal to a fraction of the hourly rate (3/4, 1/2, 1/4), not based on time taken.

Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $31.71 / hour

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at [e-mail].

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.