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Fedex Driver Apprentice-Road in Grand Junction, Colorado
POSITION OVERVIEW: Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination, picking up and delivering trailers between service centers and/or turn-point locations. Responsibilities may include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and other longer combination vehicle (LCV) configurations, where applicable) and/or straight tru
Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipment
Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
Maintain accurate daily logs
Verify and complete required documentation and reports
Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required
Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required
Demonstrate internal and external customer service
Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a city driver or 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
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, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification
- 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
- Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to hook up and break down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, several times a day
- 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 long distances day and night on all types of roads 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
- Overnight stays may be required for some schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency: To be considered, you must apply to posted position(s). If you are not a current employee of our company (including individuals employed by another operating company), you must apply through the company's site; careers.fedex.com. Current employees must apply through the Internal Careers Portal. All company postings will be posted either 120 calendar days or until all position(s) on that posting are filled, whichever occurs first.
Pay: Total Base Pay Range 24.18 - 28.80 USD Hourly
Additional Details:
Our companyt 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 call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
Our company 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 isclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees