Driver Apprentice-Road
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onOrange Center Road, Orange Center Historic District, Orange, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06477, United States
FedEx Freight is seeking a Driver to join our logistics team. Through this position, you will gain proficiency in operating tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and straight trucks, while picking up and delivering trailers between service centers and turn-point locations. The role is designed to develop your driving skills while ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight.
Your day will involve operating a tractor-trailer combination and performing essential pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections. You will be responsible for hooking and unhooking trailers and converter dollies, maintaining accurate daily logs, and verifying all required documentation. Communication with dispatch is key, as you will report on delays, arrivals, and equipment issues.
Beyond driving, the role includes non-driving duties such as operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks for freight handling. You may also be required to chain vehicle tires and perform duties of a city driver or freight handler where operationally necessary. The work environment involves driving long distances day and night on various road types and in all weather conditions, with exposure to noise, vibration, dust, and diesel fumes.
Candidates must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering the job classification. Applicants must also meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards.
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on their inquiry, discussion, or disclosure of compensation, except where such disclosure is part of an essential job function or required by law. If you have a disability and need assistance to apply, please contact hrasupportteam@fedex.com.
Work model: On-site
Orange Center Road, Orange Center Historic District, Orange, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06477, United States
Orange, Connecticut