City Driver

FedEx Freight; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Arcata, CA is seeking a professional Truck Driver focused on pick-up and delivery of freight between service centers and customers. Starting pay is $31.93 per hour, with potential raises as duties expand.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, safely handling freight, securing loads, keeping accurate records, and supporting sales with customer outreach. A CDL class A with hazmat/tank endorsements is required; DOT compliance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A CDL with double/triple, hazmat and tank endorsements.
• One year of experience within the last three years or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must possess an acceptable MVR per hiring standards.
• Must meet DOT regulatory requirements under 49 CFR 391.
• LCV qualifications for certain states (as listed).
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to sit, bend, twist, squat, climb in/out of truck.
• Ability to follow instructions and training.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations including doubles/triples or straight trucks.
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections.
• Hook/unhook trailers and dolly connections.
• Handle freight with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Secure freight in trailers with pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Collect payments and maintain freight documentation.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate delays or equipment issues.
• Communicate with customers to determine pickup/delivery needs and solicit additional business.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Request additional business and provide sales leads.
• May perform chaining of tires and other duties as required.
• May perform road driver or dock duties as needed.
• Comply with all laws and company policies.

Skills

CDL A license

Hazardous materials endorsement

Double/triple endorsement

DOT regulations knowledge

Math ability

Communication skills

Physical stamina (lift 100 lbs)

Independent/team work

Job description

Position Overview

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

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 31.93 per hour

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

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.

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

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

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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.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $31.93 - $36.97 per hour; if assigned linehaul duties, Linehaul Hourly Pay Range: 0.7342 - 0.8498 per hour for linehaul duties.

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).