Courier (DOT) - FedEx Express - Terre Haute, IN

To operate company vehicles and provide courteous and efficient delivery and pick-up of packages; to check shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service; to provide related customer service functions.

Duties:
Provides efficient and safe delivery and pick-up of packages and documents, while representing the company in a professional manner.

Operates non-articulated vehicles weighing 10,001 lbs to 25,999 lbs safely and efficiently, complying with all governmental and corporate procedures. This position is not responsible for transporting placarded hazardous goods.

Accomplishes accurate and timely selection and inspection of assigned packages and the subsequent reporting of stop counts and missorts.

Seeks additional business from current customers and attempts to gain new business; passes leads to sales department; informs sales department of significant changes in customer use/competitor’s actions.

Answers customer questions on FedEx features of service and keeps customers informed about the company and its services.

Ensures that packages conform to FedEx features of service, that proper labeling is provided, and that all paperwork is complete, neat, and accurate.

Determines legality of packages including special requirements for dangerous goods and international shipments; separates packages by service type and destination, in accordance with established procedures.

Scans packages according to prescribed procedures; demonstrates proficiency in features of service and equipment.

Ensures customers have adequate supply of FedEx materials for shipping.

Meets aircraft and transports packages as required for sorting operations.

Loads and unloads aircraft, containers and company vehicles; operates mechanized ramp equipment to load and unload packages.

Cleans, washes and performs minor maintenance to company vehicles as necessary, maintains neat and clean personal appearance to uphold company’s public image.

Position Requirements

Requirements:
High school diploma/G.E.D.

Must be licensed for type of vehicle assigned.

Ability to lift 75 lbs.

Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 lbs with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.

Good human relations and verbal communication skills. Neat appearance since customer contact is required.

Must meet qualifications as outlined in Section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.

Requires medical exam in accordance with FHWA or FAA regulations.

Note:
Fingerprinting may be required for positions that have access to the U.S. Mail and SIDA. In addition, employees applying to designated facilities requiring U.S. Postal Service clearance must have resided in the U.S. for at least 5 years prior to application date, unless the period for foreign residence was due to active duty in the U.S. uniformed military services; trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian); missionary; student attending school in a foreign country; Peace Corps participant; employee of a U.S. based employer/company or other extraordinary circumstances. An individual who falls into one of the categories above may provide a letter of recommendation from his employer(s) and/or criminal history report, with translation from the country where he resided. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 seeking positions that handle or have access to the United States Postal Service (USPS) product must provide evidence of registration with the Selective Service or a Status Letter from Selective Service approving an exemption. In addition, all applicants/employees must provide proof of citizenship or legal work status authorizing the individual to work in the United States. If you are a non – U.S. citizen, you must provide your Alien or Admission Number and/or Permanent Resident Card for USPS clearance to be granted. If an applicant/employee cannot provide the above information, he/she will not be considered to work at a FedEx Express postal location.

Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited in all FedEx Express buildings, facilities, and vehicles.