Driver Apprentice-Road

Company: FedEx Cross Border
Location: Hayward
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID: 444033BR Address Line 1: 29001 Hopkins Street City: Hayward State: California Zip Code: 94545 Position Status: Full-Time Grade: DRA Work Hours: various Job Description 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 Driver's 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 Division Category: All, Courier/Tractor-Trailer Driver, Operations Company Name: FedEx Freight Inc.

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