CDL Driver Apprentice - Forklift & Dock Training

FedEx Freight; Colorado; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

401(k)

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Colorado seeks a skilled tractor-trailer operator to advance driving skills and dock duties. You will perform pre-trip inspections, trailer hookups, and load securement while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT regulations.

The role includes customer communications, handling freight with forklifts and hand trucks, and potential opportunities to contribute to freight sales leads. Hours vary with operations and demand.

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification
• 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 FMC regulations
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds, several times a week

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and/or straight trucks
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip 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 forklift and pallet jack
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and rope
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs
• Where necessary, perform job duties of a road driver or freight handler
• Comply with all laws/regulations and company policies

Skills

Class A CDL

MVR check

DOT regulations

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

FedEx Freight in Colorado seeks a skilled tractor-trailer operator to advance driving skills and dock duties. You will perform pre-trip inspections, trailer hookups, and load securement while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT regulations.

The role includes customer communications, handling freight with forklifts and hand trucks, and potential opportunities to contribute to freight sales leads. Hours vary with operations and demand.