Lineman apprentice Jobs in Longmont, CO

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination. Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and / or straight trucks

2. Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipment

3. Hook / unhook trailers and converter dollies to / from a tractor and / or trailer

4. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck

5. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including, but not limited to, pallets, straps, and rope

6. Recoup / repair damaged freight when necessary

7. Verify and complete required documentation and reports

8. Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as required

9. Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required

10. Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required

11. Demonstrate internal and external customer service

12. Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs

13. Ask customers for additional business, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities

14. Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a road driver or freight handler

15. Chain vehicle tires, as required

16. Comply with all applicable laws / regulations, as well as company policies / procedures

17. 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 lift / carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds, several times a week
• 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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Transparency : The compensation listed reflects the pay range / rate of pay reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, pay information represents the min / max range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law, such as relevant experience. Eligible employees offered : Medical / Dental / Vision Plans, EAP, Personal / Sick PTO, 401(k), Bonus Potential, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement, Employee Discounts, Vacation (FT only), Paid Holidays (FT Only). Posting Date : 06 / 09 / 25. Will remain posted 60 days (unless filled / cancelled sooner). Current FedEx employees apply at enterprisecareers.fedex.com. Others apply at careers.fedex.com.

Pay : Pay Range : $25.46 - $30.32 per hour

Additional Details : Starting Rate of Pay : $25.46 / hour

FedEx Freight 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 [email protected].

FedEx Freight 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 disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.