Driver Class B

FedEx Freight; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is hiring for a Driver position in Syracuse, NY. This role involves picking up and delivering between service centers and customers in a safe, professional, and timely manner.

You will operate straight trucks, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure on-time deliveries with strong customer service and teamwork. The job requires a valid CDL Class B with HazMat and Tank endorsements, at least 21 years of age, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL Class B with hazmat and tank endorsements.
• One year of straight truck or similar vehicle experience or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must be twenty-one years old.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess acceptable MVR per hiring standards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to read and follow routes and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate straight trucks.
• Meet delivery schedules while providing professional customer service.
• Secure freight for pick-up and delivery using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and safety checks.
• Communicate delays, arrivals, and equipment issues with dispatch.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Load, unload, or assist with loading/unloading the truck.
• Perform freight handling using equipment like forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and placarding requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Math ability

Teamwork

Education

CDL Class B (with Hazmat & Tank endorsements)

FedEx Freight Driver Development Course

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $29.45 per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for pick-up and delivery between Service Centers and to customers, in a professional, safe and timely manner, which will include manual lifting, use of two-wheel dolly and/or carts in a multi-temperature environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate straight trucks.
• Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business
• Secure freight for pick–up and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope.
• Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Collect checks for freight charges an maintain related documentation , as required
• Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck
• Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required
• Chain vehicle tires, as required
• 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, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL)-Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required*. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
• Must possess one (1) year experience in a straight truck or similar sized vehicle within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Ability to read and understand route schedules
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds
• 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

Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors and drive 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 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.

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:

$29.45 - $34.09 per hour; if assigned linehaul duties, Mileage Pay Range: 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).