Tractor Trailer Driver/RTD - Apprentice

FedEx Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Express is seeking a full-time driver to operate tractor-trailer vehicles and mechanized loading equipment. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to obtain a CDL/HME within 90 days, and experience with package handling and customer contact.

Responsibilities include driving to designated locations, loading/unloading, and performing station runs. Competitive hourly pay and equal opportunity employment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Six months FedEx Express experience preferred.
• Must obtain CDL and HME within 90 days.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and handle packages >75 lbs with equipment.
• Must be 21+ and able to read/speak English.
• Ability to operate mechanized loading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer to designated locations.
• Operate mechanized loading/unloading equipment.
• Pickups and deliveries; station runs.
• Maintain neat appearance due to customer contact.

Skills

Verbal communication

English comprehension

Customer service

Manual transmission operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

To Drive Tractor-Trailer Vehicle To Designated Locations And Operate Mechanized Loading/Unloading Equipment.

Hs Diploma/Ged 6 Months Fedex Express Exp Pref. Class A Cdl Learner'S Permit Or Class A Cdl Req'D Prior To Submitting App For The Rtd Position. Must Be Able To Obtain Proper Licenses & Endorsements Within 30 Days Of Training & Placement Into This Job Before Being Allowed To Operate The Vehicle Without A Class A Cdl Licensed Driver In The Vehicle. 3 Yrs Of Commercial Driving Pref. Ability To Drive Manual Transmission Pref. Ability To Operate Mechanized Loading/Gse. Ability To Lift 75 Lbs. Ability To Manuever Pkgs Of Any Weight > 75 Lbs With Appropriate Equipment And/Or Assistance From Another Person. Cust Contact & Pckge Handling Exp Pref. Good Human Relations & Verbal Comm Skills. Neat Appearance Since Customer Contact Is Invovled. Must Meet All Other Quals Outlined In Sec 391 Of The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regs. Requires Medical Exam In Accordance With Fmcsa Or Faa Regs. Subject To Regulatory Alcohol 7 Drug Testing Which Includes Testing For Marijuana, Pcp, Amphetamines, Cocaine And Opiates. Effectively Communicate Verbally In A Time Sensitive Manner In Noisy Operaitons Environment.

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

Posting will close 9/24/26

Pay Transparency

Pay: $28.86 - $38.93

Additional Details

Full-time Tuesday-Saturday 0730-1630. Pickups and deliveries are required, along with station runs.

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.

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

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

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• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)