Driver Development Instructor

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Massachusetts; In loco; USD 48.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

FedEx Freight is seeking qualified CDL-A drivers and a driver development coordinator role to enhance pre-qualified employee progression toward CDL qualification. The position involves city driving, safety inspections, and coordinating training activities for driver development programs.

Responsibilities include conducting road tests, following Smith System driving guidelines, and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

Competenze

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials, and tank endorsements.
• Must possess two (2) years' verifiable experience within the previous three (3) years' operating a Class A CMV.
• 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 FMC regulations.

Mansioni

• Operate tractor-trailer combination (including doubles/triples) 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.
• Secure freight inside trailers and handle freight with pallet jacks and related equipment.
• Complete required documentation and reports and communicate with dispatch and customers.
• Assist in driver development training and certification activities.
• Drive under various weather and road conditions while adhering to safety rules.

Conoscenze

CDL required

2 years CMV experience

MVR review

DOT regulations knowledge

Physical stamina

Descrizione del lavoro

Starting Rate of Pay: $34.93 per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

Effectively develop pre-qualified employees into CDL qualified drivers as well as increase morale and opportunity for advancement for employees. Perform city driving responsibilities and assist operations leadership with special assignments when not instructing.

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, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems, as required
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicits additional business
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service
• Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
• Create and edit current curriculum to better educate participants
• Coordinate class schedules and locations, schedule skills course and drive times, secure equipment and supplies and measure success of participants
• Maintain good working relationship with service center managers and manager driver development
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, advertise for new participants and work with operations to encourage enrollment
• Assist in certifying new driver development coordinator instructors to ensure uniformity
• Conduct road tests, facilitate Smith System safe driving guidelines
• 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 possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials, and tank endorsements
• Must possess two (2) years' verifiable experience within the previous three (3) years' operating a Class A (tractor/trailer) commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
• 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
• 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

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

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

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].

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: $34.93 - $40.44 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.

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).