Advisor-Driver
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Provide expertise and support to Drivers as an integral member of the Operations and Safety teams. Responsible for the delivery of a wide range of services to include education, coordination and analysis needed to ensure safe and timely movement of shipments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Build positive relationships with Drivers by facilitating regular driving feedback meetings, listening to and analyzing driving related concerns and providing explanations and/or solutions
Educate, develop and motivate Drivers in collaboration with applicable local operations
Assist operations leadership with the development and targeted implementation of driving related employee survey action plans; promote proactive and positive best practices to increase consistent improvement in Driver engagement level
Assess and coach Drivers’ performance to ensure accountability for improvement in accordance with applicable policies and procedures in collaboration with applicable local operations
Assist Operations and Safety leadership by conducting driver rides to support the Safety Above All Culture, as needed Counsel with and provide guidance to employees regarding their actions and practices to ensure compliance of company policies, (with special emphasis on the Driver Manual), rules and all applicable state and federal regulations/laws
Collaborate with business partners in analyzing and coordinating the bid process, vacation bidding and transfers
Facilitate new hire orientation, specifically including use of technology required (e.g. dock and forklift computers, handheld device, etc.) in collaboration with applicable local operations
Collaborate with Learning & Development to ensure necessary educational tools are available and utilized
Work in partnership with functional groups with matters related to Driver personnel Assist Service Center leadership and support business partners with the analysis and development of routes, bids and staffing levels
Support events such as state and national truck driving championships
Support new and reassigned equipment education, safety and feedback
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
Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience plus five (5) years’ operations, transportation/logistics or warehouse/distribution experience
CDL driving experience
Prior LTL experience preferred
Leadership experience working with CDL drivers preferred
Driver training experience preferred
Must be able to perform multiple tasks while positively motivating, coaching and communicating clear information (e.g., instructions, policies, procedures) to others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of technology required for the Driver positions, e.g., timekeeping, on-road productivity system, etc.
Thorough knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA and Hazardous Materials Regulations
Must possess excellent organizational skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
Work in a non-climate controlled dock environment
Exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
Must be able to travel as needed
Required to walk or otherwise safely navigate and to be accessible to all areas of the dock, office, tractors, trailers and yard
May require driving during day and night on all types of roads and in all types of weather
Work schedules may vary due to operational need up to and including weekend and night schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay:
Additional Details:
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
