About this opportunity
FedEx Freight lists this Driver Class B opportunity in east syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Starting Rate of Pay: $29.45 per hour POSITION OVERVIEW :
Responsible 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 FUNCTIONS :
Operate straight trucks.
Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business
Secure 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 problems
Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
Verify and complete required documentation and reports
Collect checks for freight charges an maintain related documentation , as required
Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck
Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary
Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records
Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required
Chain vehicle tires, as required
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, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must 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 Course
Must be twenty-one (21) years old
Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
Ability to read and understand route schedules
Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds
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 :
Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors and drive 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 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, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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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.
Pay:
$29.45 - $34.09 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).
Worksite address
east syracuse, NY, 13057, US
Who can apply
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