CDL Yard Switcher: Trailer Movements & Dock Ops

FedEx Group; Barrington (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $24.80/hour

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors, coordinating with central control and documenting moves. The role involves safe handling, pre/post inspections, and maintaining DOT records. 21+ age and physical duties apply.

Starting pay is $24.80 per hour in New Jersey, with a shift from 1am to end of the shift and potential exposure to hot/cold, fumes, and noisy environments. EEO and accommodations available.

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 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

DOT file

Instruction following

Package sorting

Team communication

Education

None required

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Job description

Federal Express Corporation seeks a yard switcher to move trailers between yards and doors, coordinating with central control and documenting moves. The role involves safe handling, pre/post inspections, and maintaining DOT records. 21+ age and physical duties apply.

Starting pay is $24.80 per hour in New Jersey, with a shift from 1am to end of the shift and potential exposure to hot/cold, fumes, and noisy environments. EEO and accommodations available.