Tractor Trailer Driver/RTD - Apprentice

Federal Express Corporation; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a tractor-trailer driver in the Portland, ME area. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and applicants must be 21+ with the ability to read and speak English to understand traffic signs and communicate with officials.

Preferred candidates have FedEx Express experience, can operate mechanized loading equipment and lift up to 50 lbs. The company emphasizes safety, medical exams, and pre-employment drug testing as part of the process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must read and speak English sufficiently to understand traffic signs and directions.
• Ability to obtain CDL and HME within 90 days.
• Medical exam and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer to designated locations and operate mechanized loading equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual transmission

GSE operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Package handling

Customer contact

Verbal communication

Neat appearance

English proficiency

Age 21+

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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

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.

Pay Transparency

• Pay: $25.09 - $33.84
• Additional Details: FT Floater Shift TBD

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).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)

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