Driver Apprentice Class B

**Driver Apprentice Class B**

CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH

* San Luis Obispo, California

* Handler/Dockworker

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**Company:** FedEx Freight

**Job Title:** Driver Apprentice Class B

**Job Requisition Number:** RC478008

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

**Time Type:** Full Time

**Locations:**

250 Bonetti Drive

San Luis Obispo, California 93401

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a straight truck picking up and delivering freight between service centers and customer locations. Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate straight trucks.

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

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

4. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including, but not limited to, pallets, straps, and rope

5. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary

6. Verify and complete required documentation and reports

7. Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as required

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

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

10. Demonstrate internal and external customer service

11. Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivessry needs

12. Ask customers for additional business, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities

13. Chain vehicle tires, as required

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

15. 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 Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or Commercial Learning Permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.

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

Ability to read and understand route schedules

Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds, several times a week

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 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

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 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.

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.