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Driver Apprentice

Job in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada, 89077, USA
Listing for: FedEx Group
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Delivery, General Labor, Driver, Truck Driver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26.23 - 31.23 USD Hourly USD 26.23 31.23 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Driver Apprentice-City

Overview

POSITION 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.

Responsibilities
  • Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and/or straight trucks
  • Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip 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
  • Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as required
  • Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required
  • Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required
  • Demonstrate internal and external customer service
  • Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs
  • Ask customers for additional business, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
  • Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a road driver or freight handler
  • Chain vehicle tires, as required
  • 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 Driver’s License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification
    • Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
    • Must meet all Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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
    • Ability to hook up and break down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, several times a day
    • 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
    • Drive day and night 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
    Preferred Qualifications

    Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range/rate of pay reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, pay information represents the min/max range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law, such as relevant experience. Eligible employees offered:
    Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, EAP, Personal/Sick PTO, 401(k), Bonus Potential, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement, Employee Discounts, Vacation (FT only), Paid Holidays (FT Only).

    Pay: Pay Range: $26.23 - $31.23 per hour

    Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $26.23 / hour

    Fed Ex Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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