CDL Driver Apprentice — Local Freight & Dock

FedEx Freight; City of Syracuse (NY); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

FedEx Freight in New York area is seeking a driver with a Class A license to operate tractor-trailer combinations and perform dock duties. Responsibilities include inspections, trailer hookups, freight handling, and customer communications.

You will also assist with road driving when needed and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. The role emphasizes safety, documentation accuracy, and opportunities to identify additional business leads for sales.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs.
• Ask customers for additional business, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities.
• Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a road driver or freight handler.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

Conocimientos

CDL Class A

MVR Standards

DOT Regulations

Basic Math

Communication Skills

Descripción del empleo

FedEx Freight in New York area is seeking a driver with a Class A license to operate tractor-trailer combinations and perform dock duties. Responsibilities include inspections, trailer hookups, freight handling, and customer communications.

You will also assist with road driving when needed and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. The role emphasizes safety, documentation accuracy, and opportunities to identify additional business leads for sales.