Fedex Rural Delivery Driver

Job description

Job description

North Branch Distribution Co. is a FedEx Ground contractor and has immediate openings for Full-Time and Part-Time Delivery Drivers.

North Branch is one of six contractors operating from the LaCrosse WI terminal.

Monday - Friday with Saturday schedule rotation required.

Driver Expectations

Loading and Unloading: Preparing the delivery vehicle by loading packages or goods and unloading them at their designated stops.

Route Planning: Efficiently planning and navigating delivery routes to ensure timely deliveries and optimize fuel efficiency.

Package Handling: Safely handling packages or items, ensuring they are secure during transport to prevent damage.

Customer Interaction: Providing excellent customer service by being courteous, timely, and responsive to inquiries or concerns.

Adhering to Regulations: Following traffic laws, company policies, and safety protocols to ensure both personal safety and the safety of the delivered items.

Documentation: Keeping accurate records of deliveries, accurate package scanning, obtaining necessary signatures or confirmations, and reporting any issues or discrepancies.

Vehicle Maintenance: Conducting routine checks on the delivery vehicle to ensure it's in proper working condition and reporting any mechanical issues promptly.

Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable to handle unexpected changes or additional tasks that may arise during the delivery process.

Time Management: Effectively managing time to meet delivery deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Drivers will be dispatched from the La Crosse FedEx Ground terminal and make pick-ups and deliveries in Stoddard, Westby, Hillsboro, Viroqua, and Ferryville. Rural / Country driving is the job.

• 21 years of age
• Valid license time frame: 2 years
• Criminal background check
• Motor vehicle record check
• Drug test
• Starting pay: $165 per day
• Rates can increase to $200 per day with excellent safety and service performance
• Weekly paycheck every Friday after training is complete
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and move 150 lbs on hand truck
• Reliable daily transportation

Responsibilities of Delivery Driver:

• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
• Arrive at FedEx Ground terminal to inspect vehicle and load packages
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle
• Follow routes and time schedule
• Delivering packages to businesses and homes
• Scanning, logging, and reconciling all daily packages
• Complete logs and reports
• Work Day is complete when assigned route is complete

Things To Consider Before Applying:

• Health Insurance: Currently not offered.
• Saturday Schedule: Once every three weeks required.
• Peak Season 11/17-12/31: Extra day added to the schedule.
• Snow / Mud: Safety is a top priority, and you must be able and willing to drive in adverse conditions to deliver and pick up packages when operation is running.
• Marijuana Use: Due to DOT regulations, failing a single drug test is grounds for immediate termination.
• Change:Must accept daily changes to routes, trucks, and equipment as daily business needs change.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• No nights

Work Location: In person