CDL Switcher: Yard Trailer Moves & Safety

Federal Express Corporation; Birmingham (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for an entry-level Yard Switcher role in the United States. A valid CDL-A and DOT file are required; the position also demands the ability to read numbers and follow safety procedures.

No formal education is required, and experience is not mandatory, though 6 months as a package handler or switcher is preferred. Candidates must be 21+. Strong teamwork and basic equipment handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CDL Class A license and maintain a current DOT file.
• Valid driver’s license is required to operate in interstate commerce.
• Ability to understand and follow work duties and safety instructions.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment used in yard switching.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or 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 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

Valid driver's license

DOT file

Instruction following

Teamwork / communication

Tools

skate wheel rollers

dock carts

hand-held scanners

chutes

unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is hiring for an entry-level Yard Switcher role in the United States. A valid CDL-A and DOT file are required; the position also demands the ability to read numbers and follow safety procedures.

No formal education is required, and experience is not mandatory, though 6 months as a package handler or switcher is preferred. Candidates must be 21+. Strong teamwork and basic equipment handling are essential.