Driver Class B - Portland, United States - FedEx

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    **Driver Class B**

    CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH

    Portland, Maine

    Driving Positions

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    **Company:** FedEx Freight

    **Job Title:** Driver Class B

    **Job Requisition Number:** RC472450

    **Job Family:** FXF: OPS-CITY

    **Time Type:** Full Time

    **Locations:**

    236 Presumpscot Street

    Portland, Maine 04103

    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 JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Operate straight trucks.

    2. Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business

    3. Secure freight for pickup and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope.

    4. Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.

    5. Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems

    6. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary

    7. Verify and complete required documentation and reports

    8. Collect checks for freight charges an maintain related documentation , as required

    9. Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck

    10. Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary

    11. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck

    12. Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records

    13. Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required

    14. Chain vehicle tires, as required

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

    16. 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 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

    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 or e-mail at

    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.