Driver Apprentice

Job Description:

Develop your driving abilities and acquire knowledge to operate a tractor-trailer combination with ease.Non-driving tasks such operating a forklift and working the dock are included in the responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Use the proper motorized and manual equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, to handle freight.
• Perform pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
• Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Qualification:

• Before beginning work classification, one must have a class A commercial driver's license (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP).
• must meet employment requirements with an appropriate Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• 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 lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more
• 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

Work Condition:

Noise and vibration exposure Dust and diesel fume exposure exposure to dangerous goods that are prepared and supplied in accordance with DOT requirements Due to operational requirements, hours may change.

Additional Details:

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.