City Driver

Freight Driver Position

Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support the selling process.

Essential Functions

• Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and / or straight trucks
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
• Hook / unhook trailers and converter dollies to / from a tractor and / or trailer
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to : forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to : pallets, straps and rope
• Recoup / repair damaged freight when necessary
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
• Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to : delays, arrivals and equipment problems
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service
• Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
• May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
• May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
• 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

Working Conditions :

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

Starting Rate of Pay : $31.26 / hour

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 .