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City Driver

FedEx Group

Windsor

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. This role involves picking up and delivering freight, ensuring safety through inspections, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a Class A CDL and have a passion for driving. Join a dynamic team that values safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. If you're ready to take the wheel and make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

  • Must have a Class A CDL with necessary endorsements.
  • 1 year of driving experience or completion of FedEx Driver Development Course.

Responsibilities

  • Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers.
  • Operate tractor-trailer combinations and perform safety inspections.

Skills

Basic Math Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Customer Service
Ability to Lift Heavy Weights
Teamwork
Independence

Education

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Tools

Forklift
Pallet Jack
Hand Truck

Job description

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks.
  2. Perform daily pre-trip and 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. Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
  9. Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation.
  10. Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems.
  11. Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business.
  12. Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
  13. Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities.
  14. May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
  15. May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary.
  16. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
  17. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
  • Must possess one (1) year experience within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
  • 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.
  • Long combination vehicles (LCV) (i.e. Triple Trailers, Rocky Mountain Doubles, and Turnpike Doubles) are operated in the states of AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD and UT. LCV Drivers in these states must meet the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards.
  • Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.).
  • 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:

  • Drive throughout shift on all types of roads and 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.

*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.

Pay Transparency:

Pay: Starting Rate of Pay: $30.35 / 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 ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.

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