City Driver

FedEx-Freight; Collamer (NY); On-site; USD 43,063 - 49,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a reliable driver in Collamer, NY, who will be responsible for picking up and delivering freight per customer needs. Applicants must have a Class A CDL and one year of experience or completion of the Driver Development Course.

The position includes performing daily vehicle inspections, operating trucks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent customer service. Pay starts at $31.26/hour with additional benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL with necessary endorsements.
• Experience within the last three years or completion of a driver course.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) according to hiring standards.
• Meet DOT regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers.
• Operate tractor-trailer combination and perform safety inspections.
• Handle freight using motorized and manual equipment.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs.

Skills

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Ability to lift/carry freight up to 100 pounds

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Education

One year experience or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course

Job description

Position Overview

Starting Rate of Pay: $31.26/ hour

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 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
• 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 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 be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions 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 an 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) are operated in the states 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, bend, twist, squat, and 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.

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

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: $31.26 - $36.18 per hour; if assigned linehaul duties, Mileage Pay Range: 0.7162-0.8290 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.

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).

EST FedEx Freight, Inc