Road Driver

Position Overview:

Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations.

Eseential Functions:

• Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable)
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Maintain accurate daily logs
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required
• May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
• May be required to perform job duties of a city driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
• Load and unload freight 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, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.
• Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
• Must possess 1 year experience within most recent 3 years, or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
• Must have 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 Long combination vehicles (LCV)
• LCV Drivers in these states must meet the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV)
• Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)

Working Conditions:

• Drive long distances day and night 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 need Overnight stays may be required for some schedules
• 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.