Driver Class B

Job TitleStarting Rate of Pay: $ 30.78 per hourPosition OverviewResponsible for pick-up and delivery between Service Centers and to customers, in a professional, safe and timely manner, which will include manual lifting, use of two-wheel dolly and/or carts in a multi-temperature environment.Essential FunctionsOperate straight trucks.Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new businessSecure freight for pick–up and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope.Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problemsRecoup/repair damaged freight when necessaryVerify and complete required documentation and reportsCollect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as requiredLoad, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truckPerform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessaryPerform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truckComplete all necessary paperwork and maintain recordsComply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as requiredChain vehicle tires, as requiredComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as requiredQualificationsMust have valid commercial driver's license (CDL)-Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required*. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.Must possess one (1) year experience in a straight truck or similar sized vehicle within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development CourseMust be twenty-one (21) years oldExcellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skillsMust possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standardsAbility to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculatorAbility to read and understand route schedulesAbility to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 poundsAbility to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truckAbility to follow instructions and complete required trainingAbility to work independently and/or as a team memberWorking ConditionsMust be able to work both indoors and outdoors and drive on all types of roads and in all types of weatherExposure to noise and vibrationExposure to dust and diesel fumesExposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulationsHours may vary due to operational needs*The Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance. An employee will not be allowed to drive a commercial motor vehicle without this endorsement.EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx 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 e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io 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.Pay:$30.78 - $35.64 per hour; if assigned linehaul duties, Mileage Pay Range: per mile, plus fixed pay for certain linehaul-related tasks equal to a fraction of the hourly rate (3/4, 1/2, 1/4), not based on time taken.The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).