CDL-B Driver Apprentice: Freight Delivery & Dock Ops

Maine Tech Hub; Maine, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc in Portland, Maine, United States is hiring for a position operating straight trucks and performing related dock duties. Starting pay is $27.86 per hour with a range up to $33.17 per hour.

Responsibilities include pre-trip/post-trip inspections, freight handling with equipment, hazmat compliance, and customer communications. Benefits and equal opportunity employer statements are included.

Qualifications

• Must possess Class B CDL or CLP prior to entering job classification.
• MVR must meet hiring standards.
• Must meet all DOT regulatory requirements under 391 FMC regulations.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to read and understand route schedules.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, bend, twist, and climb in/out of truck.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Operate straight trucks.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipment.
• Perform freight handling with forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and placarding as required.
• Communicate with Dispatch regarding delays, equipment issues, etc.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs.
• Ask customers for additional business and provide sales leads when applicable.
• Chain vehicle tires as required.
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Physical fitness required

Route schedules literacy

Education

Class B CDL or CLP

MVR clear per hiring standards

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc in Portland, Maine, United States is hiring for a position operating straight trucks and performing related dock duties. Starting pay is $27.86 per hour with a range up to $33.17 per hour.

Responsibilities include pre-trip/post-trip inspections, freight handling with equipment, hazmat compliance, and customer communications. Benefits and equal opportunity employer statements are included.