CDL-A 1ST SHIFT SWITCHER #SD5002

UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF NEBRASKA & WISCONSIN LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401K

Job summary

Universal Logistics is seeking local switcher drivers for home daily shifts in Ankeny, IA. The role requires moving 53ft dry van trailers, backing into docks, and assisting OTR drivers. A Class A CDL and a clean driving record are required, with at least 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience or a recent trucking school certificate.

Compensation is $26.25/hour with OT after 40 hours. Benefits after 90 days include quarterly bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid holidays,

Qualifications

• Class A CDL required and clean driving record.
• 3 months verifiable tractor trailer experience or recent trucking school certification.
• No DUI/OWI in last 5 years; no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years.
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Move 53ft dry van trailers in and out of docks.
• Assist OTR drivers and back into dock doors.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and DOT checks.
• Inspect trailers prior to movement and report safety concerns.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

Truck driving school certificate

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successful and opportunities to grow?

Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Universal Logistics is expanding in the Ankeny, IA area and we are looking for quality local switcher drivers for home daily positions.

Job Details:

1st Shift Hours 6:30AM-3PM Monday - Friday + Saturdays as needed $26.25/hour, OT after 40 hours

Basic job duties include but not limited to:

• Moving 53ft Dry Van trailers in and out of docks
• Small yard with about 24-35 moves a shift
• May be moving trailers to and from separate yards
• Complying with all company & client safety regulations
• Position is very active as the switchers are getting in and out of the trucks all day long to open and close doors when backing in and out of dock doors.
• Assisting OTR drivers
• Checking trailer numbers and seals against paperwork when moving between yards
• Inspecting trailers prior to moving them for DOT cert and general safety concerns report upward to Leads and security

Benefits (Effective After 90 Days):

• Quarterly Bonuses
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal Time
• 401K Offerings

Requirements & Experience:

• Class A CDL
• No DUI/OWI in the last 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years
• 3 months verifiable tractor trailer experience OR Recent Trucking School Certification

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.