Driver Apprentice-Road

Job 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 / or straight trucks
• 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.

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Additional Details : Starting Rate of Pay : $26.23 / hour

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

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