CDL-A Yard Switcher (PT) – Trailer Movement

Federal Express Corporation; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Portsmouth, NH seeks a yard switcher with CDL A to move trailers in the yard and at doors, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role requires basic driving credentials, the ability to follow safety procedures, and effective communication with central control.

Part-time position with hourly pay between $24 and $25.50. Training is provided, with accommodations for safety and DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• No experience required; six months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• CDL Class A to operate in interstate commerce is required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information 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.

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

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class A

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Basic tools usage

Communication

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Portsmouth, NH seeks a yard switcher with CDL A to move trailers in the yard and at doors, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role requires basic driving credentials, the ability to follow safety procedures, and effective communication with central control.

Part-time position with hourly pay between $24 and $25.50. Training is provided, with accommodations for safety and DOT compliance.