We are now hiring for a full time FedEx Assistant Operations Manager in the Jacksonville, FL area! The Lead Driver position will be responsible for leading our team of delivery drivers to become champion safety drivers, facilitate training, and serve as a contingency driver in the event of call-outs or absences.
The right candidate will be adaptable with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. This role requires the ability to complete delivery routes in urban residential and industrial territory and lead a team of drivers alongside the main operations manager.
Previous FedEx Delivery Driver experience is required (MUST be active in the FedEx system having driven within the last 12 months, and with 1+ years of accident-free driving). At least one peak season in a delivery driving role is strongly preferred. Must be eligible as a qualified observer.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary depending on experience up to $1,300 weekly
- Health insurance with partial employer contribution
- 1 week of PTO after 6 months of service
Schedule:
- Friday - Monday, with one additional weekday (for a 5 day per week schedule)
- Start time is 8:00 AM
**This is not a 9 AM-5 PM position. It could require some long-hour days, but it can also be flexible with your schedule when circumstances allow it.
Day to Day Operations:
- Work with Operations Manager to ensure all daily P&D routes are staffed, trucks are operational, and packages are being delivered in a timely manner and safely
- Serve as a swing driver during absences and vacations
- Facilitate the training and onboarding of all new drivers
- Assist with creating and adjusting routes in DRO (dynamic route optimization) system - training available to those without experience
- Serve as dispatcher and main point of contact for drivers and FedEx on Operations Manager off days
- Ensure Driver compliance with daily duties regarding paperwork, Hours of Service compliance, Pre-Trip/Post-Trip inspection
- Create a culture of safety and ensure each driver is up to date on all safety training
- Communicate with FedEx Ground staff when necessary
- Perform weekly truck inspections on the weekends and assist with basic maintenance such as mirrors and headlights needing to be replaced
- Responsible to close one night a week by gathering the equipment from the trucks and placing it in the charger box, also ensuring that the drivers are marking packages correctly with status crosses
Manager Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be willing to submit to a background check
- Must be able to pass a drug test and DOT physical (both paid for by FedEx)
- Physically willing, ready, and able to drive a P-1200 sized vehicle (Large Step Van) and safely deliver packages to both residential and commercial recipients
- Current FedEx Ground experience is required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $1,300.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- We are looking for someone who can work Friday - Monday with one additional weekday of your choice. Are you open to working this schedule?
- What is the best phone number to reach you?
- What is the best email to reach you?
Experience:
- Training: 1 year (Preferred)
- FedEx Ground: 2 years (Required)
- Delivery driver: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
