FedEx Freight has openings for both Road and City Drivers in Gypsum, CO.
Road Driver: Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations.
Starting Rate of Pay: $0.8206 / mile (driving) or $35.64 / hour (non-driving)
Additional 14% cost of living allowance paid monthly; based on total earnings
$7,500.00 Sign On Bonus
City Driver: Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support the selling process.
Starting Rate of Pay: $41.41 / hour
Base hourly pay is $35.64 plus $5.77 / hour cost of living allowance ($41.41)
$7,500.00 Sign On Bonus
Job Responsibilities
Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks
Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
Verify and complete required documentation and reports
Maintain accurate daily logs
Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation
Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
Demonstrate internal and external customer service
Ask for additional business from customers and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
May be required to perform job duties of a road/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
Qualifications
Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements
Must possess one-year experience within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
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
Long combination vehicles (LCV) (i.e. Triple Trailers, Rocky Mountain Doubles, and Turnpike Doubles) are operated in the states of AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD and UT. LCV Drivers in these states must meet the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards
Ability to hook-up and break-down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of about 100 pounds, several times a day or more
Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
Ability to lift/carry hand freight 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
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 (Road Driver Only)
Drive long distances day and night on all types of roads and in all types of weather (Road Driver Only)
Drive throughout shift on all types of roads and in all types of weather (City Driver Only)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41.41 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Fuel card
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid toll fees
Paid training
Parental leave
Prescription drug insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Trucking driver type:
Company driver
Trucking home time:
Home daily
Trucking route:
Dedicated
Local
Ability to Relocate:
Gypsum, CO 81637: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person