CDL Yard Switcher — Early-Morning Trailer Moves

FedEx Logistics; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a yard switcher to hook and move trailers from the yard to doors and back, coordinating with central control to ensure smooth operations.

Starting times are early (3–4 am); no prior experience required, but up to six months in handling or switching is preferred. You will perform inspections, use scanners, and follow safety procedures to manage high-paced activity.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• CDL‑Class A license required for interstate operation.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions.
• Ability to discern numbers 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 CDL-A

DOT compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Numeracy

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a yard switcher to hook and move trailers from the yard to doors and back, coordinating with central control to ensure smooth operations.

Starting times are early (3–4 am); no prior experience required, but up to six months in handling or switching is preferred. You will perform inspections, use scanners, and follow safety procedures to manage high-paced activity.