What are the responsibilities and job description for the FedEx Ground Driver position at Blue Planet Logistics?
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FedEx Ground Driver
Blue Planet Logistics Inc. is looking to hire a Full-time/Part-time FedEx Ground Delivery Driver.
Blue Planet Logistics is a contracted service provider for FedEx Ground. We deliver and pick up thousands of FedEx ground packages in the City of Rochester and Irondeqouit every day. Our company is quickly growing and changing to keep up with the growing demands of the eCommerce markets.
Full time position includes working a minimum of 3 days, to include Saturday
Part time position includes working a maximum of 4 days, to include Saturday
Minimum Requirements for this position:
- With a valid driver's license
- Must be 21 years old
- Following your application, you will be subject to a motor vehicle record check, DOT drug screening, and DOT physical.
- You will also need to pass a road test
- In addition, you will need at least 12 months of verifiable driving experience for an employer.
- Some examples of driving experience might be Pizza delivery, company vehicles, mobile sales, construction, landscaping, some military service, CDL driving etc.
- We also lift packages up to 150 lbs, and constantly move at a fast pace.
- Being self-motivated will allow you to excel in this independent position.
Daily Job Duties:
- An example of a typical day would be arriving at the terminal at 8:00 AM and loading your vehicle in a systematic order with your deliveries for the day. Once dispatching you would make deliveries to commercial and residential addresses.
- Each day there will be scheduled pickups with specific time windows.
- After completing deliveries and pickups you would return to the terminal.
- This usually varies somewhere between 3:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
- Many things can affect this such as changing volume, weather conditions, and dispatch times.
- Based on company needs you may also be used as a driver helper to assist other drivers with delivering.
- Work Location: The terminal we dispatch from is located just off the NYS Thruway in Farmington NY.
- Compensation: We start drivers at a salary of $17.50/ hour
Do I need a CDL:
No CDL is required for this position.
DOT Physical:
A DOT physical exam is the evaluation required in order to operate a commercial vehicle. It is referred to as a “medical fitness for duty” examination, which ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to successfully complete the duties associated with commercial driving.
About Blue Planet Logistics:
Blue Planet Logistics Inc. is an independent service provider for FedEx Ground in upstate NY. We set the standards of safety, service, and performance for FedEx Ground
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $150.00 - $160.00 per day
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $160