Tractor Trailer Driver/RTD - Apprentice

FedEx; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a driver to operate tractor-trailer vehicles and loading/unloading equipment. The role requires ability to drive, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain a neat appearance due to customer contact. Schedule is TBD, with pay transparency provided below.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and at least 21 years of age with a valid CDL/HME within 90 days. Prior FedEx Express experience is preferred, with strict safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months FedEx Express experience preferred.
• Valid CDL and Hazardous Materials endorsement required within 90 days for vehicle type.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor-trailer to designated locations and operates mechanized loading/unloading equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual transmission driving

Customer contact experience

Verbal communication

Reading English

Lifting 50 lbs

Mechanized loading equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Loading equipment (GSE)

Job description

Drives tractor-trailer vehicle to designated locations and operate mechanized loading/unloading equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: TBD

Minimum Education

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Experience

Six (6) months FedEx Express experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to drive manual transmission preferred. Ability to operate mechanized loading/GSE. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 50 Lbs with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person. Customer contact & package handling experience preferred. Good human relations & verbal communication skills. Neat appearance since customer contact is involved. Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety officials and to respond to official inquiries and directions in accordance with FMCSA enforcement guidance.

Job Conditions

FMCSA covered safety sensitive position. Medical exam required. Subject to regulatory alcohol & drug testing, which includes testing for marijuana, PCP, amphetamines, cocaine & opioids. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Must obtain & maintain valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) & a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) for type of vehicle assigned within 90 days & have good driving record as outlined in policy. Neat appearance since customer contact is required.

Preferred Qualifications

This psoting ends on 10-23-2026.

Pay Transparency

Pay: $28.86 - $38.93

Additional Details

Shift: Posted with waiver. No time in commitment needed. Tuesday–Saturday3 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Pay Transparency

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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