City Driver

Federal Express Corporation; Lakeville (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a dedicated driver to pick up and deliver freight while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role involves operating various types of trucks, performing inspections, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a Class A CDL and have experience in freight handling. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to advance their driving career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• One year experience within the last three years or completion of FedEx Driver Development Course.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combination and perform daily inspections.
• Secure freight inside trailers and verify documentation.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Customer Service

Education

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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

Essential Functions

1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks
2. Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
3. Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
4. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck
5. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps, and rope
6. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
7. Verify and complete required documentation and reports
8. Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
9. Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation
10. Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals, and equipment problems
11. Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
12. Demonstrate internal and external customer service
13. Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
14. May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
15. May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
16. 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 to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, 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 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 specific states. 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, climb in and out of trucks
• 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 weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, and diesel fumes
• Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations
• Hours may vary due to operational needs
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency: Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees are offered health, vision, dental insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, 401(k), bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, vacation (FT only), and paid holidays (FT only).

Pay: Hourly Pay Range: $31.00 - $35.89 per hour; if assigned linehaul duties, Mileage Pay Range: $0.7126 - $0.8250 per mile, plus fixed pay for certain linehaul-related tasks.

Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $31.00 / hour

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

If you have a disability and need assistance applying, contact 800-888-8252 or [e-mail].