CDL-A Yard Switcher (FT) – PM Shift

FedEx; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Livonia, MI is hiring a full-time outbound (PM) yard switcher. You will move trailers between yards and doors, assist with loading and unloading, and help maintain safe yard operations in a fast-paced environment.

No education is required. A valid driver's license and CDL-A are required to operate interstate, with up to six months of package handling or switching experience preferred. E-Verify and equal opportunity employer statements apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CDL - Class A

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes

Job description

FedEx in Livonia, MI is hiring a full-time outbound (PM) yard switcher. You will move trailers between yards and doors, assist with loading and unloading, and help maintain safe yard operations in a fast-paced environment.

No education is required. A valid driver's license and CDL-A are required to operate interstate, with up to six months of package handling or switching experience preferred. E-Verify and equal opportunity employer statements apply.