CDL Switcher: Yard Trailer Moves & Load/Unload

Federal Express Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Yard Switcher to move trailers between yards and doors, and assist with loading, unloading and sorting packages as needed.

You will operate yard equipment, perform safety procedures, complete pre- and post-trip checks, and coordinate with central control. No formal education required; CDL and DOT records preferred; 21+ years old. Equal opportunity employer.

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
• 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.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class A

Follow instructions

Discern numbers

Use tools/equipment

Strong communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Yard Switcher to move trailers between yards and doors, and assist with loading, unloading and sorting packages as needed.

You will operate yard equipment, perform safety procedures, complete pre- and post-trip checks, and coordinate with central control. No formal education required; CDL and DOT records preferred; 21+ years old. Equal opportunity employer.