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Overview: Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination. Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock. Position Information: . Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck . Perform pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment . Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer . Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system . Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope) . Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary . Verify and complete required documentation and reports . Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed . 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 Drivers License (CDL) with double/triple and hazardous materials endorsement or CDL permit with a hazmat endorsement and double/triples endorsement. . 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 (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.) . Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more . 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

Job ID: 23373 JobTitle: Driver Apprentice

Please refer to job code fedexfreight-823373 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Transportation
	> Driver
Location:	Newark, NJ
County:	Essex County
ZIP Code:	07101
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Fedex Freight, Inc.
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please