City Driver

FedEx Freight; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company seeks a City Driver to pick up and deliver freight. Responsibilities include operating trucks, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a CDL and have relevant experience. Join a dynamic team and contribute to efficient freight operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess one year experience within the last three years.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers.
• Operate tractor-trailer combination and perform daily inspections.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Teamwork

Education

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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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

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 certain states. LCV Drivers in these states must meet the LCV Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards
• 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
• Ability to sit for extended periods, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

Working Conditions

• Drive on all types of roads and in all weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes, and hazardous materials
• Hours may vary based on operational needs
• Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency

Pay

Starting Rate of Pay: $30.35 / hour

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. For assistance, contact 800-888-8252 or [e-mail].

Additional Details

FedEx Freight will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on discussions or disclosures of compensation, except as legally permitted.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Truck Transportation

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