Driver Apprentice- Road - Portland, United States - FedEx

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    **Driver Apprentice- Road**

    CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH

    Portland, Maine

    Handler/Dockworker

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    **Company:** FedEx Freight

    **Job Title:** Driver Apprentice- Road

    **Job Requisition Number:** RC481131

    **Job Family:** FXF: DOCK-DOCK

    **Time Type:** Full Time

    **Locations:**

    236 Presumpscot Street

    Portland, Maine 04103

    POSITION OVERVIEW:

    Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination, picking up and delivering trailers between service centers and/or turn-point locations. Responsibilities may include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and other longer combination vehicle (LCV) configurations, where applicable) and/or straight trucks

    2. Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipment

    3. Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer

    4. Maintain accurate daily logs

    5. Verify and complete required documentation and reports

    6. Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required

    7. Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required

    8. Demonstrate internal and external customer service

    9. Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a city driver or freight handler

    10. Where operationally necessary, perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck

    11. Chain vehicle tires, as required

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

    13. 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 possess a class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification

    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

    Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator

    Basic written and verbal communication skills

    Ability to hook up and break down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, several times a day

    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 long distances day and night on all types of roads 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

    Overnight stays may be required for some schedules

    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.