Trailer Switcher
Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload/load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Functions
- Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard.
- Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
- Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
- Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
None required
Minimum Experience
No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL – Class A) to operate in interstate commerce is required.
- Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
- Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
- Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
Job Conditions
- May work in hot and cold temperatures.
- May work in an environment with fumes.
- May work in an area with loud noise.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Preferred Qualifications
Mon - Fri, 5pm - 6pm start time Please provide resume and must have a class A license to qualify for this position.
Pay Transparency
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
Pay: $25.00 - $25.50 per hour
Additional Details
FT CDL position working the Outbound sort moving trailers from one yard to another.