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Driver Apprentice - Road

FedEx Corp.
Rockford, IL, United States
$26,58 an hour
Full-time

Driver Apprentice - Road

CAROUSEL PARAGRAPH

  • Rockford, Illinois
  • Handler / Dockworker

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Company : FedEx Freight

Job Title : Driver Apprentice - Road

Job Requisition Number : RC452682

Job Family : FXF : DOCK-DOCK

Time Type : Full Time

Locations : 3302 American Road

3302 American Road

Rockford, Illinois 61109

Starting Rate of Pay : $26.58 / hr

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 JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and other longer combination vehicle (LCV) configurations, where applicable) 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. Maintain accurate daily logs

5. Verify and complete required documentation and reports

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

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

8. Demonstrate internal and external customer service

9. Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a city driver or freight handler

10. Where operationally necessary, perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck

11. Chain vehicle tires, as required

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

13. 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 Drivers 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

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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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