City Driver

FedEx Freight is seeking a full-time City Driver to join its North Reading, MA team. This position is responsible for safely picking up and delivering freight between FedEx Freight service centers and customers while providing excellent customer service. Drivers will operate tractor-trailer combinations and/or straight trucks, perform required vehicle safety inspections, load and unload freight using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, secure freight, complete required documentation, and communicate with dispatch and customers regarding pickups and deliveries. Essential Functions: 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 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 driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures Perform other duties as required